Articles by PEN International
Azerbaijan: UN Universal Periodic Review Submission
The human rights situation in Azerbaijan has deteriorated significantly and the state of freedom of expression in the country is alarming, says a coalition of NGOs.
Appeals court in Russia frees Pussy Riot member, confirms sentences for two others
Ekaterina Samusevich has been freed on a suspended sentence after it was shown that she was thrown out of the cathedral before she could take part in a flash performance of the band’s “punk prayer” earlier this year.
Free Cambodian journalist Mam Sonando, sentenced to 20 years
Send a letter calling on the Cambodian authorities to free 71-year-old broadcaster and activist Mam Sonando, sentenced to 20 years in prison, who is in ill-health.
Chinese writer released, remains under tight surveillance
A writer and member of the Independent Chinese PEN Centre (ICPC) Dr Jiao Guobiao was released after spending two weeks in prison.
Tunisia should accept all UN recommendations on free expression, says IFEX-TMG
While welcoming Tunisia’s acceptance of 110 of its 125 recommendations during a UN review last week, the IFEX-TMG calls on the country to implement them without delay and end the criminalisation of defamation.
End persecution of human rights defenders in Bahrain now, says appeal to UNHRC
NGOs lobbying at the UN call for the release of human rights defenders, and to ensure that those who participate in Bahrain’s UPR process do not face reprisals.
Call for release of Cambodian activist and broadcaster
As trial proceeds, over forty IFEX members urge the Cambodian government to drop charges facing detained rights defender and broadcaster Mam Sonando.
Old-style repression threatens free expression in new Tunisia, says IFEX-TMG
IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group protests government appointments at media outlets, as well as mounting attacks on journalists, writers and artists.