Comedian and Poet Zargana Released
PEN International welcomes the release of leading comedian and poet Zargana as part of a widespread general amnesty. PEN calls for all restrictions against Zargana to be lifted, and… More
PEN Welcomes Release of Burmese Comedian and Poet Zargana
PEN American Center is thrilled that Zargana, an Honorary Member of the center, has been released from prison following a general amnesty that saw 206 political prisoners released today… More
PEN Appeal: Zargana
May 7, 2009 Senior General Than Shwe Chairman, State Peace and Development Council c/o Ministry of Defense Naypyitaw Union of Myanmar Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American Center, an international organization… More
Serious Concerns for Zargana’s Health
International PEN is alarmed by reports that imprisoned leading comedian and poet Zargana is in poor health and has not been given full access to medical care and family… More
PEN Appeal: Zargana
February 27, 2009 Senior General Than Shwe Chairman, State Peace and Development Council c/o Ministry of Defense Naypyitaw Union of Myanmar Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American Center, an international organization… More
Zargana’s Sentence Reduced to 35 Years
International PEN has learned that the 59-year prison sentence handed down to leading comedian and poet Zargana has been commuted by 24 years. More
Zargana Sentenced to Total of 59 Years
International PEN is appalled by the additional 14-year prison term handed down to leading comedian and poet Zargana on November 27, 2008, added to the 45-year sentence he received… More
PEN Appeal: Zargana
December 3, 2008 Senior General Than Shwe Chairman, State Peace and Development Council c/o Ministry of Defense Naypyitaw Union of Myanmar Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American Center, an international organization… More
Comedian and Poet Zargana Sentenced to 45 Years
International PEN is stunned by the 45-year prison sentence handed down to poet and comedian Zargana on November 21, 2008 for violating the Electronics Act. More
PEN Appeal: Zargana
November 21, 2008 Senior General Than Shwe Chairman, State Peace and Development Council c/o Ministry of Defense Naypyitaw Union of Myanmar Your Excellency, On behalf of the 3,300 members of PEN American Center, an international organization… More
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