Articles by PEN International
Journalist Ali al-Abdullah gets 18-month sentence
The sentence stemmed from an article published by Abdullah while in prison in 2009, criticising Syrian-Iranian relations.
Academic and human rights activist released after seven months in detention
Before his release, Dr. Abdul-Jalil Alsingace had been asked to sign a document promising not to criticise the government but he declined to do so.
WiPC July-December 2010 caselist
Throughout 2010 the WiPC monitored over 730 cases of attacks against writers, journalists, publishers and others in 81 countries.
Over 100 organisations call on UN Human Rights Council to reject “defamation” and “denigration” of religions
At the 16th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place from 28 February to 25 March 2011, groups urged their governments to support a resolution which omits “defamation” and “denigration” of religions and focuses on freedom of expression, freedom of religion and non-discrimination.
WiPC calls for justice for poet and activist Susana Chávez Castillo
Authorities were quick to deny that Chávez’s murder was related to her activism and poetry highlighting femicide in Ciudad Juárez.
IFEX-TMG members celebrate International Women’s Day with brave women of Tunisia
IFEX-TMG members commend brave women journalists, activists, lawyers and judges who have never stopped calling for greater freedom of expression.
Writers and journalists arrested following police raids
WiPC considers that writers Ahmet Sik and Nedim Sener are held solely for their writings and calls for their release.
Investigations re-opened into the murders of five journalists
Valery Ivanov, Natalia Skryl, Aleksei Sidorov, Yuri Shchekochikhin and Vagif Kochetkov were all killed – or are suspected to have been killed – in connection with their journalistic activities.