Day of the Imprisoned Writer 2005
Day of the Imprisoned Writer 2005
Photograph of PEN members gathered at an event held in 2005 for International Day of the Imprisoned Writer, a day initiated by PEN International that is annually observed on 15 November. This event focused on commemorating the Nigerian poet, writer, and human rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa. Saro-Wiwa fought in defence of the Ogoni people, of whom he was a member, whose land had been environmentally degraded by intensive oil extraction by multinational companies. He was arrested and charged with incitement to murder in 1994 and was executed on 10 November 1995. PEN International and PEN Centres campaigned for and continue to support Saro-Wiwa’s case, which remains open. This gathering was organised by the Malawian Centre and most likely took place in Blantyre, where the Centre is based.
Day of the Imprisoned Writer 2005
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