Record Number of Imprisoned Writers Worldwide. Iran Ranks Second with 53 Jailed Writers

PEN America announced in its latest annual report on the state of freedom of expression worldwide that the number of imprisoned writers in 2025 has surpassed 400 for the first time since the index began publication in 2019. The report also highlights a significant increase in the arrest of writers and cultural activists in Iran. […] The post Record Number of Imprisoned Writers Worldwide. Iran Ranks Second with 53 Jailed Writers appeared first on Iran Focus.