Ukrainian Journalist Mykola Semena Released From House Arrest
"It is deeply gratifying that Mykola has not only been released from house arrest but also cleared of the spurious charges he faced." More
PEN America Condemns Illegitimate 15-Year Sentence for Ukrainian Journalist
“Stanislav’s so-called sentence is a horrifying farce – there can be no semblance of a legitimate legal process run by the self-declared authorities in Donetsk." More
Stanislav Aseyev’s Detention Approaches Two-Year Mark Amid Global Pleas For His Release
“Stanislav Aseyev’s continued detention confirms that the grave dangers facing journalists covering the conflict in the Eastern Ukraine have not ebbed, but in fact intensified,” said Polina Kovaleva, PEN… More
Nearly 90 Days Into His Hunger Strike, Oleg Sentsov Needs Our Support More Than Ever
In anticipation of the 90th day of his hunger strike, we encourage everyone to tweet about Oleg Sentsov asking for his immediate release. More
Ukraine: Halt extradition of dissident journalist to Uzbekistan
PEN is concerned about the arrest at Kiev airport and subsequent detention of journalist Narzullo Akhunjonov on September 20, on the basis of an Interpol Red Notice requested against… More
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