PEN International

WiPC is concerned about the apparent lack of progress in the investigation into the murder of anthropologist, author and indigenous rights activist Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez Ávila.

International PEN’s Writers in Prison Committee announced the acquittal of Nedim Gürsel who was on trial for his book Daughters of Allah.

WiPC welcomes the release of editor Milton Chacaguasay Flores, who was imprisoned for allegedly libelling a judge.

The WiPC is seriously concerned about the detention of Uyghur writer, academic and member of the Uyghur PEN Centre, Iham Tohti.

Thirty IFEX members have signed on to a joint letter to the parliamentary chair deploring the proposed changes to the Azerbaijan Republic Law on Non-governmental Organisations.

The Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN (WiPC) is deeply concerned by the harassment of author, journalist and activist Lydia Cacho which has reportedly escalated over the last two weeks, giving rise to fears for her safety.

(WiPC/IFEX) – The Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN is concerned by the opening of trial proceedings on 5 May 2009 against the noted Turkish author Nedim Gürsel for his book “Daughters of Allah”. The book is seen to “humiliate the religious values of part of the population”. The author faces charges under Article […]

(WiPC/IFEX) – The Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN is alarmed by reports that imprisoned leading comedian and poet Zargana is in poor health and has not been given full access to medical care and family visits. Zargana is serving thirty-five years in prison for his peaceful opposition activities and criticism of the government. […]