PEN America announces it will award the 2019 PEN Freedom to Write Award to three Saudi women's rights activists who are currently behind bars
On Wednesday, Hathloul and Nafjan were among those at a closed-door hearing in Riyadh, according to Amnesty International. Reporters were not allowed in.
Three dozen countries, including all 28 EU members, called on Riyadh last week to release the activists. Activists have alleged that the PEN winners have been subjected to torture, including flogging and sexual assault. Saudi officials have denied the allegations. PEN officials have not determined who will accept the Freedom to Write Award on behalf of the three winners at the annual PEN gala, being held in Manhattan on May 21.
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