PEN International: Egypt - Poet Ahmed Douma Detained for Writing an Article
April 09, 2026
April 09, 2026
LONDON, England, April 9 -- PEN International issued the following news on April 8, 2026:
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Egypt: Poet Ahmed Douma detained for writing an article
'The imprisonment of writers and poets for their writings is a stark illustration of the fragility of autocratic regimes, and their inability to tolerate challenging ideas and opinions. No author should face threats or detention because of their peaceful expression. The Egyptian government must immediat . . .
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Egypt: Poet Ahmed Douma detained for writing an article
'The imprisonment of writers and poets for their writings is a stark illustration of the fragility of autocratic regimes, and their inability to tolerate challenging ideas and opinions. No author should face threats or detention because of their peaceful expression. The Egyptian government must immediat . . .