Following are PEN's advocacy cases in Africa. Click on individual cases to learn about each writer's history, current status, and what you can do to help.
PRIORITY CASES
Eritrea: Multiple Journalists Members of the Eritrean independent press arrested in the aftermath of the closure of eight private newspapers on September 18, 2001; all continue to be imprisoned without charge. >> More
RELEASED
The following writers have been released from imprisonment but may continue to face threats and harassment following their releases.
Members of the Eritrean independent press arrested in the aftermath of the closure of eight private newspapers on September 18, 2001; all continue to be imprisoned without charge. 
