Articles by PEN International
International PEN appeals for 37 Vietnamese writers seeking asylum
The WiPC wrote to Hong Kong Governor Christopher Patten on the plight of a number of Vietnamese writers and journalists who are among those seeking asylum in Hong Kong. It noted that there are reports that those who have been denied refugee status face imminent repatriation and that many have legitimate cause to fear persecution […]
Nasrin trial hearing further postponed
***Update to Action Alerts dated 9 and 15 December 1994*** A court hearing set for 3 January 1995 at which the lawyers of Taslima Nasrin will appeal against the continuation of the trial proceedings against her, has been further postponed until 15 January. Taslima Nasrin is standing trial under Article 295A of the Bangladesh Penal […]