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Egypt: Poet Ahmed Douma sentenced to one year in prison for his peaceful expression
PEN International 04/06/2026 PEN International 04/06/2026

Egypt: Poet Ahmed Douma sentenced to one year in prison for his peaceful expression

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Türkiye: Release journalist İsmail Arı ahead of court hearing 
PEN International 04/06/2026 PEN International 04/06/2026

Türkiye: Release journalist İsmail Arı ahead of court hearing 

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China: Five years after conviction, PEN International renews call for imprisoned writer Yang Hengjun’s release
PEN International 29/05/2026 PEN International 29/05/2026

China: Five years after conviction, PEN International renews call for imprisoned writer Yang Hengjun’s release

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Guatemala: PEN International joins CPJ and partners in urging Guatemala's Attorney General to end the persecution of journalists
Guatemala, 2026, Joint Letter PEN International 22/05/2026 Guatemala, 2026, Joint Letter PEN International 22/05/2026

Guatemala: PEN International joins CPJ and partners in urging Guatemala's Attorney General to end the persecution of journalists

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Serbia: Solidarity with Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation following another setback in its quest for justice
Serbia, Statement, 2026 PEN International 19/05/2026 Serbia, Statement, 2026 PEN International 19/05/2026

Serbia: Solidarity with Slavko Ćuruvija Foundation following another setback in its quest for justice

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El Salvador: PEN International condemns attacks against El Faro and its journalists 
PEN International 15/05/2026 PEN International 15/05/2026

El Salvador: PEN International condemns attacks against El Faro and its journalists 

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Iran: Authorities must release Narges Mohammadi and ensure her access to medical care
PEN International 07/05/2026 PEN International 07/05/2026

Iran: Authorities must release Narges Mohammadi and ensure her access to medical care

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Venezuela: PEN International demands the withdrawal of charges against journalist Rory Branker 
PEN International 05/05/2026 PEN International 05/05/2026

Venezuela: PEN International demands the withdrawal of charges against journalist Rory Branker 

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Türkiye: Repeal the ‘disinformation law’
Statement, Türkiye, 2026 PEN International 28/04/2026 Statement, Türkiye, 2026 PEN International 28/04/2026

Türkiye: Repeal the ‘disinformation law’

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Italy: Roberto Saviano cleared of defaming Italian Deputy Prime Minister 
Statement, Italy PEN International 17/04/2026 Statement, Italy PEN International 17/04/2026

Italy: Roberto Saviano cleared of defaming Italian Deputy Prime Minister 

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Egypt: Poet Ahmed Douma detained for writing an article  
PEN International 08/04/2026 PEN International 08/04/2026

Egypt: Poet Ahmed Douma detained for writing an article  

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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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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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​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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