PEN America: Arrest of Writer-Translator Ganji Unwarranted Attack on Freedom of Expression in Iran
January 04, 2020
January 04, 2020
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- PEN America issued the following news release:
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- Writer and translator Arash Ganji arrested and denied visitation from family or legal representation
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The arrest and detention of writer and translator Arash Ganji in Iran is an unwarranted attempt to stifle free expression, and he should be immediately released, PEN America said in a statement.
Ganji is a well-known writer and translator, and currently . . .
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- Writer and translator Arash Ganji arrested and denied visitation from family or legal representation
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The arrest and detention of writer and translator Arash Ganji in Iran is an unwarranted attempt to stifle free expression, and he should be immediately released, PEN America said in a statement.
Ganji is a well-known writer and translator, and currently . . .