Articles by PEN International
Poet and translator murdered in Toluca
Guillermo Fernández García’s murderers had bound his feet and hands before killing him with a blow to the head.
IFEX-TMG alarmed by ongoing attacks targeting demonstrators, media, performers and academics
The IFEX-TMG is alarmed at attacks and prison sentences based on religious morality charges, as well as the use of force by police on demonstrators.
Nine human rights organisations raise freedom of expression demands with Arab League
Among the demands expressed by the rights organisations is the immediate release of human rights activist Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, whose health is severely compromised after 50 days of hunger strike.
Academic, publisher formally indicted
Professor Büşra Ersanlı is facing up to 22.5 years in jail, while Ragıp Zarakolu could see as many as 15 years behind bars on charges of “aiding and abetting an illegal organisation”.
Poet and blogger arrested; fears for safety
Dia’a Al-Abdullah was arrested on 13 February from his home in Asswaida by the Air Forces secret services after writing an open letter to the President, and remains detained incommunicado at an unknown location.
Poet, journalist and activist remains detained without trial
Ericson Acosta, who was reportedly arrested while conducting research on human rights and environmental issues, has been held without trial since February 2011.
Writer under threat; fears for safety
Kanak Mani Dixit is one of three leading figures to be facing implicit death threats after being declared “People’s Enemies” by the ruling Maoist party.
Writer loses appeal, sentenced to 4 years in labour camp
Ales Byalyatski was sentenced on charges of tax evasion, which are widely believed to be politically motivated charges aimed to stop him from continuing his human rights work.