The Silence After Khashoggi
The murder of Jamal Khashoggi continues to chill freedom of expression in the Middle East By Abdulrahman Matar Two years have passed since Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside …
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Saudi Arabia: Raif Badawi Spends his 2000th Day Behind Bars
PEN International condemns the ongoing arbitrary detention of blogger Raif Badawi, currently serving a 10-year sentence in Saudi Arabia.
Imprisoned Palestinian Poet Ashraf Fayadh Wins PEN Canada One Humanity Award
Imprisoned Palestinian poet and visual artist Ashraf Fayadh will receive the PEN Canada One Humanity Award, October 20 at the International Festival of Authors.
Saudi Arabia: 7-Year Prison Sentence Upheld Against Writer
Well known Saudi Arabian writer Nadhir al-Majid had his sentence upheld by the Riyadh Court of Appeal on June 4, 2017.
Worldwide Reading in Support of Ashraf Fayadh
The international literature festival Berlin calls on all that care about justice and freedom to participate in a worldwide reading in support of Ashraf Fayadh on January 14, 2016.
Saudi Arabia Sentences Poet to Death
PEN Canada joins PEN International in their condemnation of Saudi Arabian authorities’ decision to sentence poet Ashraf Fayadh to death.
1000 Lashes: Because I Say What I Think
Excerpt from the book 1000 Lashes, by Raif Badawi, published in 2015 by Greystone Books
How to Sway Riyadh to Free Badawi
PEN Canada president, Randy Boyagoda, reflects on the Saudi bid to head the UN Human Rights Council and how freeing Raif Badawi could impact the Kingdom’s international reputation.
Saudi Arabia: Imprisoned Editor Raif Badawi May Face Death Penalty
According to unconfirmed reports, Raif Badawi, who was sentenced by a Saudi Arabian court to 10 years in prison, 1,000 lashes, a fine, and a 10-year travel ban may now face a retrial for ‘apostasy’ which could result in the death penalty if he is convicted.
SAUDI ARABIA: Raif Badawi’s Second Round of Flogging Postponed on Health Grounds
According to unconfirmed reports, the case against imprisoned editor Raif (or Raef) Badawi has been referred to the supreme court amidst international condemnation of his flogging.