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China – Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in a devastating blow to freedom of expression
Joint Statement, China, Hong Kong PEN International 09/02/2026 Joint Statement, China, Hong Kong PEN International 09/02/2026

China – Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in a devastating blow to freedom of expression

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Syria: One year on, a transition marked by bloody repression sparks grave concern for the country’s future  
Syria, Statement PEN International 09/02/2026 Syria, Statement PEN International 09/02/2026

Syria: One year on, a transition marked by bloody repression sparks grave concern for the country’s future  

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Venezuela: PEN International welcomes the release of Rory Branker 
Statement, 2026, Venezuela PEN International 05/02/2026 Statement, 2026, Venezuela PEN International 05/02/2026

Venezuela: PEN International welcomes the release of Rory Branker 

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Türkiye: Release Furkan Karabay from house arrest
Türkiye, Statement, 2025 PEN International 03/02/2026 Türkiye, Statement, 2025 PEN International 03/02/2026

Türkiye: Release Furkan Karabay from house arrest

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Myanmar: Five years after the coup, expression remains under attack
Statement, Myanmar PEN International 02/02/2026 Statement, Myanmar PEN International 02/02/2026

Myanmar: Five years after the coup, expression remains under attack

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Cuba: The unjust convictions against José Gabriel Barrenechea Chávez and rapper Nando OBDC must be overturned 
Cuba, 2026, Joint Statement PEN International 27/01/2026 Cuba, 2026, Joint Statement PEN International 27/01/2026

Cuba: The unjust convictions against José Gabriel Barrenechea Chávez and rapper Nando OBDC must be overturned 

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Georgia: UN submission highlights ruthless crackdown on fundamental rights  
PEN International 25/01/2026 PEN International 25/01/2026

Georgia: UN submission highlights ruthless crackdown on fundamental rights  

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Egypt: Poet Ahmed Douma arrested for speaking up against human rights violations in prisons
2026, Egypt, Statement PEN International 22/01/2026 2026, Egypt, Statement PEN International 22/01/2026

Egypt: Poet Ahmed Douma arrested for speaking up against human rights violations in prisons

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Argentina: Alarm over government’s ongoing efforts to undermine freedom of expression 
Argentina, 2026, Statement PEN International 21/01/2026 Argentina, 2026, Statement PEN International 21/01/2026

Argentina: Alarm over government’s ongoing efforts to undermine freedom of expression 

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Iran: Authorities must end brutal crackdown on protests and internet shutdowns  
Iran, Statement, 2026 PEN International 16/01/2026 Iran, Statement, 2026 PEN International 16/01/2026

Iran: Authorities must end brutal crackdown on protests and internet shutdowns  

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Venezuela: Following the release of five journalists, imprisoned journalist Rory Branker must also be freed 
Venezuela, 2026, Statement PEN International 16/01/2026 Venezuela, 2026, Statement PEN International 16/01/2026

Venezuela: Following the release of five journalists, imprisoned journalist Rory Branker must also be freed 

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Iran: Detainees at high risk amidst a communications blackout
Iran, Joint Statement PEN International 15/01/2026 Iran, Joint Statement PEN International 15/01/2026

Iran: Detainees at high risk amidst a communications blackout

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Philippines: Writer and activist Amanda Echanis acquitted after five years of unjust detention
Philippines, Statement PEN International 14/01/2026 Philippines, Statement PEN International 14/01/2026

Philippines: Writer and activist Amanda Echanis acquitted after five years of unjust detention

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​Venezuela: PEN International calls for urgent guarantees for press freedom 
Venezuela, 2026, Statement PEN International 08/01/2026 Venezuela, 2026, Statement PEN International 08/01/2026

​Venezuela: PEN International calls for urgent guarantees for press freedom 

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Georgia: Ruling by the European Court of Human Rights on journalistic protections in the context of protest sets important precedent
Joint Statement, Georgia, 2025 PEN International 17/12/2025 Joint Statement, Georgia, 2025 PEN International 17/12/2025

Georgia: Ruling by the European Court of Human Rights on journalistic protections in the context of protest sets important precedent

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PEN International Translation and Linguistic Rights Committee
PEN International 17/12/2025 PEN International 17/12/2025

PEN International Translation and Linguistic Rights Committee

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Belarus: PEN members amongst those released into exile
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Belarus: PEN members amongst those released into exile

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Iran: authorities must release writer and Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi immediately and ensure her safety 
Iran, Statement, 2025 PEN International 16/12/2025 Iran, Statement, 2025 PEN International 16/12/2025

Iran: authorities must release writer and Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi immediately and ensure her safety 

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China - Hong Kong: Civil society organisations urge UK PM to stand up for Jimmy Lai
2025, Joint Letter, Hong Kong, China Ross Holder 15/12/2025 2025, Joint Letter, Hong Kong, China Ross Holder 15/12/2025

China - Hong Kong: Civil society organisations urge UK PM to stand up for Jimmy Lai

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China - Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai found guilty in long-running national security trial
2025, Joint Statement, China, Hong Kong Ross Holder 15/12/2025 2025, Joint Statement, China, Hong Kong Ross Holder 15/12/2025

China - Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai found guilty in long-running national security trial

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