Rapid Actions
Second Journalist Murdered in Durango State
International PEN is shocked by the abduction and murder of La Opinión crime reporter Eliseo Barrón Hernández on May 25-26, 2009. More
Fears for Safety of Author Lydia Cacho
International PEN is deeply concerned by the harassment of award-winning author, journalist and activist Lydia Cacho, which has reportedly escalated over the last two weeks, giving rise to fears… More
Writer Michel Kilo Released
International PEN welcomes the May 19, 2009 release of Syrian writer Michel Kilo. He was sentenced to three years in prison on May 13, 2007 for his dissident writings… More
Four Journalists Killed and Others Attacked in First Months of 2009
International PEN is alarmed by the increased levels of physical violence against print journalists in Russia. More
Journalist Sentenced to Three Years’ Imprisonment
International PEN strongly protests the three-year prison sentence given to Habana Press director Alberto Santiago Du Bouchet, reportedly for “disrespect for authority,” on May 12, 2009. More
Editor El Malick Seck Released
International PEN welcomes the news that 24 Heures Chrono editor El Malick Seck, who was serving a three-and-a-half year sentence for “offending the head of state” and defaming a… More
Writer and NLD Leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Taken to Prison
International PEN is outraged by the charges of “subversion” brought against writer, National League for Democracy (NLD) leader, and Nobel Peace laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi for allegedly… More
American-Iranian Journalist Released
International PEN welcomes the May 11, 2009 release of Iranian-American journalist and writer Roxana Saberi, who had been held since January 2009. She had been sentenced to eight years… More
Gürsel Trial to Continue Against Prosecutor’s Advice
The trial against author Nedim Gürsel, who stands accused of "incitement to enmity or hatred" for his book, Daughters of Allah, is to continue despite the prosecutor's advice… More
Book on Trial for “Humiliation” of Religion
International PEN is concerned by the opening of trial proceedings on May 5, 2009, against the book Daughters of Allah by noted Turkish author Nedim Gürsel. More
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