Articles by PEN International
Oxfam Novib/PEN Awards celebrate writers against the odds
Iranian journalist, blogger and activist Asieh Amini was one of six writers who received the awards in a ceremony in The Hague as part of the Writers Unlimited Winter Nights Festival.
Writer detained, faces up to 50 years in prison
There are allegations that the charges of “attempting a coup,” “possessing a firearm,” and “aggravated theft” faced by Enoh Meyomesse are based on fabricated evidence.
International Mission to Bahrain Report says promises for reform unfulfilled, while situation deteriorates
A report from a six-member mission of international organisations to Bahrain last November called out Bahraini authorities for failing to deliver on promises of reform, with rights violations continuing on a daily basis and rights activists jailed for life.
Blogger released
Pham Minh Hoang, arrested in August 2010, was released on 13 January 2012.
IFEX-TMG calls for recent public media appointments to be revoked and for journalists’ protection
On the anniversary of the revolution, IFEX-TMG urges the Tunisian government to revoke controversial appointments giving media personnel close to the deposed President key posts in the public service media, and further calls for an end to attacks on journalists.
IFEX-TMG concerned by attacks on journalists and academics
IFEX-TMG calls on authorities to do more to stop attacks on freedom of expression.
Blogger, activist Zainab Al-Khawaja released on bail
Zainab Al-Khawaja was released on bail on 20 December but still faces charges for her peaceful activities.
Two Swedish journalists found guilty of “supporting terrorism”, face 15 years in jail
WiPC has serious concerns about the fairness of the trial, which has seen political interference in the proceedings and the use of fabricated evidence.