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Writers under attack: the cases of Ukraine, Nicaragua, Myanmar, and Egypt - with PEN International

Explaining Ukraine

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The Deadliest Year for the Press in the Americas in the Last 24 Years

Ailep has a British citizenship but Egyptian authorities have so far refused to even allow him a consular visit. The America's case list reflects the types of censorship faced by artists and writers in the region. 2022 was the deadliest year for the press in the Americas in the last 24 years. Juconda Belly is one of the most renowned Latin American writers who notably led Pen Nicaragua until its suspension.

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