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China - Hong Kong: PEN International and PEN America denounce the removal of books from Hong Kong’s public libraries
Joint Statement, 2023 PEN International 17/05/2023 Joint Statement, 2023 PEN International 17/05/2023

China - Hong Kong: PEN International and PEN America denounce the removal of books from Hong Kong’s public libraries

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Palestine/Israel: A year since the brutal murder of Shireen Abu Akleh, justice is yet to be served, while Israeli strikes kill more civilians in Gaza
Statement, 2023 PEN International 11/05/2023 Statement, 2023 PEN International 11/05/2023

Palestine/Israel: A year since the brutal murder of Shireen Abu Akleh, justice is yet to be served, while Israeli strikes kill more civilians in Gaza

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PEN International joins PEN Centres in submission to UN committee on women writers in China
United Nations, Report, 2023 Ross Holder 11/05/2023 United Nations, Report, 2023 Ross Holder 11/05/2023

PEN International joins PEN Centres in submission to UN committee on women writers in China

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Egypt: PEN International raises concerns over poet Galal El-Behairy's health after 60 days on a hunger strike
Statement, 2023 PEN International 05/05/2023 Statement, 2023 PEN International 05/05/2023

Egypt: PEN International raises concerns over poet Galal El-Behairy's health after 60 days on a hunger strike

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Croatia: Violent attack against writer and journalist Robert Valdec condemned
Statement, 2023 PEN International 05/05/2023 Statement, 2023 PEN International 05/05/2023

Croatia: Violent attack against writer and journalist Robert Valdec condemned

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Honduras: crisis democrática pone bajo asedio la libertad de expresión y el derecho a defender derechos humanos
2023, Statement PEN International 04/05/2023 2023, Statement PEN International 04/05/2023

Honduras: crisis democrática pone bajo asedio la libertad de expresión y el derecho a defender derechos humanos

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Myanmar: Arrest of journalist latest example of junta’s ongoing repression of peaceful expression
Statement, 2023 Ross Holder 28/04/2023 Statement, 2023 Ross Holder 28/04/2023

Myanmar: Arrest of journalist latest example of junta’s ongoing repression of peaceful expression

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Türkiye: Solidarity with writer Aslı Erdoğan as book bans continue 
Statement, 2023 PEN International 27/04/2023 Statement, 2023 PEN International 27/04/2023

Türkiye: Solidarity with writer Aslı Erdoğan as book bans continue 

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55th International Writers for Peace Committee Meeting at Bled 15th - 18th May 2023
Committee Meetings, 2023 PEN International 26/04/2023 Committee Meetings, 2023 PEN International 26/04/2023

55th International Writers for Peace Committee Meeting at Bled 15th - 18th May 2023

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Malta: Free expression organisations call on the authorities to give full protection to writer and activist Robert Aquilina
2023, Statement PEN International 26/04/2023 2023, Statement PEN International 26/04/2023

Malta: Free expression organisations call on the authorities to give full protection to writer and activist Robert Aquilina

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Türkiye: International groups demand release of Kurdish journalists, lawyers, political party officials arrested in pre-election crackdown
2023, Joint Statement PEN International 25/04/2023 2023, Joint Statement PEN International 25/04/2023

Türkiye: International groups demand release of Kurdish journalists, lawyers, political party officials arrested in pre-election crackdown

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PEN International Writers in Prison Committee Annual Meeting: Free the Wor(l)d in Times of War and Repression
2023, Event PEN International 25/04/2023 2023, Event PEN International 25/04/2023

PEN International Writers in Prison Committee Annual Meeting: Free the Wor(l)d in Times of War and Repression

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PEN International joins partners in urging Georgian President to release journalist Nika Gvaramia
2023, Joint Letter PEN International 20/04/2023 2023, Joint Letter PEN International 20/04/2023

PEN International joins partners in urging Georgian President to release journalist Nika Gvaramia

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Haiti: PEN International and PEN Haiti condemn the murder of journalist Dumesky Kersaint
2023, Joint Statement PEN International 19/04/2023 2023, Joint Statement PEN International 19/04/2023

Haiti: PEN International and PEN Haiti condemn the murder of journalist Dumesky Kersaint

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Georgia: Authorities deny entry to writer and PEN member Alexander Arkhangelsky
2023, Statement PEN International 19/04/2023 2023, Statement PEN International 19/04/2023

Georgia: Authorities deny entry to writer and PEN member Alexander Arkhangelsky

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Türkiye: International groups condemn broadcast regulator role in punishing critical reporting ahead of elections
2023, Joint Statement PEN International 13/04/2023 2023, Joint Statement PEN International 13/04/2023

Türkiye: International groups condemn broadcast regulator role in punishing critical reporting ahead of elections

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Nicaragua: Authorities must release journalist Víctor Ticay
2023, Statement PEN International 12/04/2023 2023, Statement PEN International 12/04/2023

Nicaragua: Authorities must release journalist Víctor Ticay

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PEN International, Empire Street Productions and Acclaimed Writers Sonmez, Arshi, Martel, and Okri join Forces for Martin McDonagh’s Award-Winning Play the Pillowman
2023, News, Event PEN International 06/04/2023 2023, News, Event PEN International 06/04/2023

PEN International, Empire Street Productions and Acclaimed Writers Sonmez, Arshi, Martel, and Okri join Forces for Martin McDonagh’s Award-Winning Play the Pillowman

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Guernica/PEN International's Residency for Writers at Risk
2023, News PEN International 06/04/2023 2023, News PEN International 06/04/2023

Guernica/PEN International's Residency for Writers at Risk

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Afghanistan: Arrest of girls’ education activist latest example of Taliban repression
Statement, 2023 Ross Holder 05/04/2023 Statement, 2023 Ross Holder 05/04/2023

Afghanistan: Arrest of girls’ education activist latest example of Taliban repression

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