Articles by PEN International
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.
Journalist released after five years’ detention in psychiatric hospital
There are concerns that Dzhamshid Karimov’s health may have suffered due to the forced administration of psychotropic medicines during his detention.
International delegation calls for end to free expression violations and human rights defenders to be freed
Six groups, including three IFEX members visited Bahrain this past week to investigate freedom of expression, and attended the launch of reports by human rights groups and an independent commission of inquiry.
Thirty-one IFEX members call on authorities to disclose whereabouts of journalist Dawit Isaak
After hearing rumours of the death of Dawit Isaak, an Swedish-Eritrean journalist held without charge for ten years, 31 members of IFEX are asking President Isaias Afewerki to confirm that he is still alive and if so, to release him from prison.
IFEX-TMG congratulates judge Kalthoum Kennou on her election as President of the Association of Tunisian Judges
Independent Judge Kennou suffered persecution for speaking in favour of an independent judiciary as the former Secretary-General of the AMT, under Ben Ali. She has now been elected AMT President.
Writer and academic arrested
Although no charges have been formally declared, it is believed that Deniz Zarakolu is being held as the result of his peaceful exercise of the right to free expression.