Articles by PEN International
Writer’s detention extended, but still no charges laid
A judge ordered that Enoh Meyomesse be held in prison for six more months while prosecutors search for evidence against him.
IFEX-TMG salutes work of INRIC as media freedom body shuts down over obstruction
IFEX-TMG is deeply concerned by the prevailing uncertainty and obstruction that have led the independent media body, INRIC, to close its doors; in addition to a smear campaign against INRIC and its President.
Two years since murder of Juan Francisco Rodríguez Ríos and Andy María Elvira Hernández Galena
A series of actions commemorating writers and journalists killed in recent years as part of PEN International’s focus on Killings with Impunity in 2012.
Journalist’s health deteriorating in prison
Nargess Mohammadi is being held in an overcrowded prison in the town of Zanjan, and relatives reported that her condition has deteriorated so much that can barely recognize her.
Freedom of expression situation worsens in aftermath of Eurovision
Since Eurovision ended, critical journalists and activists have been targeted and the authorities have adopted repressive legislation aimed at further limiting free expression rights, says the International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan.
IFEX-TMG alarmed by recent attacks on artistic expression
IFEX-TMG alarmed by the recent attacks on freedom of expression, in particular against artistic expression, in the name of religion, including seizure of paintings.
Fears for dissident writer Li Bifeng
The activist, novelist and poet has been held since September 2011 for alleged economic crimes, although he is believed to be targeted for his peaceful opposition activism.
All charges against writer dropped, but he remains in prison facing blindness
Despite facing no charges, Enoh Meyomesse is still being held in the overcrowded Kondengui Central Prison in Yaoundé.