Articles by PEN International
Rights groups sign open letter protesting new law that would brand civil society groups as “foreign agents”
PEN International is among 22 organisations signing onto an open letter that protests against draft legislation that would characterise any NGOs involved in political activities as “foreign agents”‘.
Demand release of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega
Join the call for the release of Ethiopian journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega who was sentenced to 18 years in prison on 13 July 2012 on bogus terrorism charges. His case is still pending appeal, so please act now!
IFEX-TMG report warns Tunisian government it must act now to guarantee free expression
This report, Spring into Winter? Fragile achievements and exceptional challenges for Tunisian free expression defenders, outlines the status of freedom of expression and association as well as the independence of the judiciary.
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.