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.