Rapid Actions
Egypt: Novelist Ahmed Naji Still Imprisoned on His Birthday
PEN International continues to call for the release of Egyptian writer Ahmed Naji, who was sentenced in February 2016 to two years in prison for ‘violating public modesty’ in… More
Mexico: Veracruz journalist threatened for book on state governor; fears for safety
PEN is seriously concerned for the safety of Noé Zavaleta, Veracruz state correspondent for the national newsweekly Proceso, who has been subject to intimidation, threats and a smear campaign… More
Turkey: State of Emergency must not trample on freedom of expression and human rights
PEN is deeply concerned that the enhanced powers afforded by the three-month state of emergency declared after the failed coup in Turkey on July 15 are paving the way… More
Iran: Journalist to serve up to ten more years in prison
PEN condemns the 16-year sentence handed down to Iranian journalist Narges Mohammadi by a Revolutionary Court in Tehran. More
Myanmar: Poet on trial for defamation
PEN calls on the Myanmar authorities to drop all charges against poet and PEN Myanmar member, Maung Saung Kha. More
Oman: Prominent artist released from detention
PEN welcomes the release of renowned Omani writer and intellectual Abdullah Habib on May 4, 2016. More
Iran: Journalist Narges Mohammadi due to stand trial on April 20
PEN calls on the Iranian authorities to release journalist Narges Mohammadi immediately and unconditionally. More
China: Continued harassment of veteran journalist Gao Yu causes health concerns
PEN is deeply concerned for the health of veteran journalist Gao Yu following reports that she was hospitalized after the Beijing Municipal Bureau of City Administration and Law Enforcement… More
Angola: Pernicious pursuit of the Luanda Book Club
PEN is concerned at news that 17 Angolan activists, known as the Luanda Book Club, were sentenced to between 2-8 years in prison and fined 50,000 kwanza (around 300… More
World Poetry Day 2016: Take Action for Ashraf Fayadh
On this World Poetry Day, take action for Saudi Arabian-born Palestinian poet, artist, curator, Ashraf Fayadh, originally sentenced to death, and now serving an eight-year prison term. More