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PEN Condemns UK Spying on Journalists’ Communications
Today’s revelations that the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) ‘harvested’ correspondence between journalists and editors at news organisations such as…
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PEN Staff and Members Visit Writers in China
After several days in Beijing, a delegation from PEN arrived safely in Hong Kong this last night.
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Attacks and Censorship in Hong Kong
Is Hong Kong still a bastion of free expression in a region gripped by censorship?
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PEN Condemns Murders of Charlie Hebdo Journalists
As writers, editors, and artists we stand together today in solidarity and outrage at the murder of our colleagues at…
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Egypt: Like a Facebook Post, Go to Jail
As the world marks a year since the arrest of three Al Jazeera journalists, an unprecedented wave of persecution is…
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January Hearing May End James Risen’s Ordeal—or Not
On January 5, New York Times reporter James Risen and his attorney may reach an agreement with the Justice Department…
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India: BJP Party and RSS Harass Tamil Novelist Perumal Murugan
Earlier this month, Hindu organizations in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu launched a campaign against writer and professor Perumal…
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PEN Cheers Release of The Interview
We commend Sony and independent theater owners for standing up to thuggery in defense of free expression. Their actions send…
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Turkey: Sociologist Pınar Selek Acquitted For Fourth Time
Turkish sociologist, feminist, and writer Pınar Selek has been acquitted of all criminal charges for the fourth time in a…