Articles by PEN International
Thirty-five IFEX members and other organisations appeal for charges to be dropped against prominent human rights activists and blogger
Gamal Eid, Ahmad Saif al-Islam and Amr Gharbeia are charged with criminal defamation, use of threats and misuse of communications tools.
Twelfth writer released into exile
Poet and activist Régis Iglesias Ramírez was freed on 17 August 2010 and arrived in Madrid the next day.
Twenty-three IFEX members call on authorities to investigate disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda
Two hundred days after Prageeth Eknaligoda’s disappearance, IFEX members expressed concern about the lack of transparency surrounding the investigation.
Publisher Ragip Zarakolu back on trial alongside writer Mehmet Güler
The publisher and author stand accused under the Anti Terror Law of promoting violence in relation to the publication of a book by Güler.
Urge authorities to release journalist Fahem Boukaddous, ensure he receives medical care
Despite serious health problems, Boukaddous remains in jail serving a four-year sentence confirmed in July 2010 for reporting on social protests.
IFEX-TMG appeals to Tunisia’s partners to save the life of ailing journalist in prison
The IFEX-TMG strongly condemns the 15 July arrest of journalist Fahem Boukaddous, who is in poor health, and calls on Tunisia’s partners to speak out to help save his life.
Six journalists released, 16 to follow
Their release follows talks between the Cuban government, the Catholic Church and the Spanish foreign minister, during which Cuba reportedly pledged to release 52 dissidents jailed in 2003 over the coming months.
IFEX-TMG condemns jail term handed to journalist Fahem Boukaddous
The IFEX-TMG urges authorities to end to the “shameful use of the judiciary to stifle free expression and punish critical journalists” follow ing confirmation of a four-year sentence for Fahem Boukaddous.