Articles by PEN America
Writers in U.S. and China denounce formal arrest of Liu Xianbin
The writer and long-time activist could face another decade in prison for “inciting subversion of state power”.
Journalist Hollman Morris granted visa to join Harvard programme
“We’re grateful to the State Department for moving quickly to correct the situation,” said PEN American Center.
Increased Patriot Act oversight welcome news for reader privacy advocates
The Justice Department inspector general announced plans to begin a new investigation into how the government is using Patriot Act domestic surveillance powers.
Liu Xiaobo transferred to remote prison in Liaoning Province
The former president of the Independent Chinese PEN Center is serving an 11-year sentence for “inciting subversion of state power”.
Poet Saw Wei released from prison
The poet was freed nearly five months after his sentence expired and two and a half years after he was sent to prison for one of his poems.
Poet and Belarusian PEN president Vladimir Neklyayev detained in Minsk
According to PEN’s information, Belarusian officials were specifically targeting the “Speak the Truth” campaign. Its offices were searched, and all computers, books and leaflets were confiscated.
Uighur PEN member barred from travel outside China
Two days before Ilham Tohti was scheduled to arrive in Turkey for an international conference, police reportedly went to his home in Beijing and warned him against making the trip.
Imprisoned Burmese blogger Nay Phone Latt to receive top PEN honor
The blogger is the recipient of the 2010 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award, which will be presented at PEN’s Annual Gala on 27 April 2010.