Rapid Actions
Internet Writer and Activist Detained
International PEN is seriously concerned about the detention of Internet writer and activist Guo Quan. 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
Journalist Zaw Thet Htwe Sentenced
Journalist Zaw Thet Htwewas arrested on June 13, 2008 after leading a private effort to deliver aid to cyclone Nargis’ victims. More
Dissident Writer Chen Daojun Sentenced
PEN considers Chen Daojun’s conviction to be in violation of his right to free expression as guaranteed by Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to which… More
Second U.S.-Based Internet Writer Released
International PEN welcomes the release without charge of the U.S.-based Internet writer Emmanuel Emeka Asiwe, who was held incommunicado from October 28 to November 4, 2008 due to his… More
Poet Yusuf Juma Ill-Treated in Prison
PEN is seeking assurances of Yusuf Juma’s well-being, clarification of the reasons for Yusuf Juma’s detention, and assurances that he is not being held in denial of his right… 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
Musician Win Maw Sentenced
International PEN strongly protests the six-year prison sentence handed down to leading Burmese musician Win Maw. PEN calls for his immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release… More
Two-Year Sentence for Leading Poet
International PEN strongly protests the two-year prison sentence handed down to leading poet Saw Wai for a poem critical of the authorities. More
Newspaper Publisher to Be Detained Until 2009
International PEN protests the detention of newspaper journalist and publisher Lewis Medjo, who has been held since September 22, 2008, on charges of “publishing false news.” More
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