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Michael Altman Rosen-Lupu

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Head of Asia-Pacific Region at PEN International

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
#Myanmar: For 5 years, the military has attempted to silence a nation through terror, censorship, and brutality, yet it has failed to extinguish the voices of those resisting its rule. This anniversary must serve as a moment of renewed international resolve. www.pen-international.org/news/myanmar...
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Myanmar: Five years after the coup, expression remains under attack — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
“Last month, the Myanmar military attempted to legitimise its rule through a carefully orchestrated electoral process. This so-called election was nothing more than an effort to impose a veneer of leg...
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
"Even though a settlement has now been reached, the case illustrates how legal systems can be weaponised to intimidate journalists beyond national borders," — Michael Altman Rosen-Lupu, Head of Asia-Pacific at PEN International Read this article from ABC Australia ⬇️ www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Australian retiree's detention in Thailand a warning, lawyer says
Rights groups slam Thai authorities' detention and legal proceedings against Australian writer Murray Hunter, after Malaysia's communications regulator submitted a criminal defamation complaint.
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Michael Altman Rosen-Lupu @michaelaltman-lupu.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Important reporting by ABC on the case of Australian writer Murray Hunter, highlighting the growing use of defamation laws and cross-border legal pressure to silence critical voices in Southeast Asia. Cases like this raise serious concerns for freedom of expression beyond national borders.
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Australian retiree's detention in Thailand a warning, lawyer says
Rights groups slam Thai authorities' detention and legal proceedings against Australian writer Murray Hunter, after Malaysia's communications regulator submitted a criminal defamation complaint.
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
🚨 #Malaysia #Thailand: We welcome the recent settlement for Australian writer Murray Hunter, but his case remains a stark example of a transnational SLAPP involving civil defamation in Malaysia and criminal defamation in Thailand. Read more ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/malaysi...
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Malaysia-Thailand: Australian writer Murray Hunter targeted in act of transnational repression — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide
‘ As the current ASEAN Chair, the Malaysian government has a responsibility to demonstrate its commitment to human rights, including the right to freedom of expression, across the region. Instead, it ...
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
#Philippines: We welcome the acquittal of writer and activist Amanda Echanis after five years of unjust detention. Her persecution reflects the dangers of red-tagging and politically motivated charges. Our statement: www.pen-international.org/news/philipp...
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