Articles by PEN International
Extradition hearing against writer refused, he returns to Norway
(WiPC/IFEX) – The following is a 20 December 2001 WiPC alert: UZBEKISTAN/CZECH REPUBLIC: Extradition hearing against writer Muhammed Salih refused: Salih returns to Norway. On 14 December 2001, Uzbek writer and exiled opposition leader Muhammed Salih returned to Norway after the Prague Municipal Court refused to grant a warrant for his extradition to Uzbekistan. International […]
Journalist Nizar Nayyuf also starts hunger strike
(WiPC/IFEX) – The following is a 7 December 2001 WiPC statement: Syria: Nizar Nayyuf and his relatives start hunger strike in protest at attacks on his family Journalist Nizar Nayyuf and three of his family members have embarked on a hunger strike in protest at attacks on his brothers. International PEN is demanding that the […]
WiPC fears for safety of missing journalist and film critic Siamak Pourzand
(WiPC/IFEX) – The WiPC of International PEN is seriously concerned about the whereabouts and safety of journalist and film critic Siamak Pourzand, who has been missing since 24 November 2001. According to the WiPC’s information, veteran journalist and film critic Pourzand went missing on 24 November, and there are unconfirmed reports that he has been […]
Imprisoned writer Xu Wenli believed to be in critical condition
(WiPC/IFEX) – WiPC is increasingly concerned about the health of writer, editor and veteran activist Xu Wenli, which, according to his family, has been steadily deteriorating since his imprisonment in December 1998. He is now believed to be in critical condition. International PEN again calls upon the Chinese authorities to ensure that Xu Wenli receives […]
International writers’ meeting opposes repressive anti-terrorism legislation
(WiPC/IFEX) – The following is an International PEN press release: International Writers’ Meeting Opposes Repressive Anti-terrorism Legislation LONDON, 3 December — At its annual meeting held in London on 27-30 November, International PEN condemned the emergency anti-terrorism measures currently being adopted by governments around the world that endanger democratic principles and essential human rights, including […]
International PEN concerned about “Pahonia” trial
(WiPC/IFEX) – International PEN is deeply concerned about the trial of Mikola Markovic, chief editor of “Pahonia” and member of International PEN’s Belarusian Centre. On 27 August 2001, a lawsuit was filed against “Pahonia” by the Grodno Regional Prosecutor for accusations of libel against President Lukashenko, an alleged breach of Article 5 of the Press […]
Librarian Julia Cecilia Delgado unexpectedly released
(WiPC/IFEX) – International PEN welcomes the news of the unexpected release on 19 October 2001 of Julia Cecilia Delgado, the director of the independent Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda library. Delgado was one of over two hundred people arrested in early December 2000, shortly before International Human Rights Day (10 December), in a bid to stop […]
WiPC gravely concerned for historian’s safety
(WiPC/IFEX) – International PEN registers its deep concern for the safety of Guatemalan historian Matilde Leoner González Izas following reports that she has received threats and is under surveillance. According to information received by PEN, on 2 October 2001, González Izas had her laptop computer stolen from her home. Neighbours stated that her house had […]