Articles by PEN International
Writer sentenced to 15 months in prison
IPA and WiPC condemn the conviction of N. Mehmet Güler but welcome the acquittal of his publisher, Ragip Zarakolu.
Prominent writer Zhang Jianhong released; grave health concerns
International PEN is deeply troubled by reports that Zhang Jianhong is now in critical condition in hospital, requiring intensive care and dependent on a ventilator.
Obstructions to an independent judiciary hamper human rights, says IFEX-TMG
Following a recent mission, members of the TMG concluded in their new report that Tunisia needs a truly independent judiciary to reverse its worsening record on human rights and treatment of prisoners of opinion.
TMG appeals to Washington Media Group to pressure Tunisian government on press freedom
Members of the TMG invite the Washington Media Group to take the opportunity of its new relationship with Tunisia to point out to the government that the best way to improve its image abroad is to bring its practices up to international standards of basic human rights.
Writer Vladimir Neklyayev and editor Sergei Voznyak released
The charges of “spreading false information” remain.
WiPC concerned by detained editor’s reports of torture
Abu Zar al-Amin has reportedly been transferred to police custody after being given electric shocks; the whereabouts of colleagues arrested with him remains unknown.
Kurdish teacher and writer executed at Evin prison
In a letter to Ayatollah ‘Ali Khamenei, WiPC condemned the recent execution of five Kurdish activists, including teacher and writer Farzad Kamangar.
Comply with European Court decision on case of imprisoned journalist, ARTICLE 19, International PEN urge
The organisations are also urging the government to drop new charges brought against Eynulla Fatullayev in December 2009, which they say were likely fabricated.