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Link to: International PEN celebrates 50th anniversary of Writers in Prison Committee with year-long campaign

International PEN celebrates 50th anniversary of Writers in Prison Committee with year-long campaign

The campaign – Because Writers Speak Their Minds – marks 50 years of defending freedom of expression around the world.

Link to: TMG calls on European Parliament to help end Tunisian government’s unrelenting war on free expression

TMG calls on European Parliament to help end Tunisian government’s unrelenting war on free expression

TMG members hope the public debate in the European Parliament on 20 January 2010 will send a strong message to the Tunisian government.

Link to: Writer and human rights lawyer detained

Writer and human rights lawyer detained

International PEN is concerned that Muharrem Erbey’s arrest appears to be linked to his human rights advocacy work.

Link to: Day of the Imprisoned Writer 2009: Round up of PEN Centre activities

Day of the Imprisoned Writer 2009: Round up of PEN Centre activities

The activities centred around five emblematic cases from Cameroon, Iran, China, Russia and Mexico.

Link to: Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists

Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.

Link to: TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment

TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment

Following Taoufik Ben Brik, journalist Zouhayr Makhlouf has, in turn, been sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of 6,000 dinars.

Link to: Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice

Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice

Condemning the problem of impunity in the Philippines, 52 IFEX members appeal for justice in the horrible massacre of a reported 28 journalists.

Link to: Writer detained after expressing support for dissidents on trial

Writer detained after expressing support for dissidents on trial

WiPC is seriously concerned for her health and that of another imprisoned writer.