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Seven years on, impunity for killing a journalist should not be the lesson this case leaves behind. #JusticeForDaphne

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Justice for Daphne cannot end here. We call on the Maltese authorities to pursue full accountability and to finally implement the long-overdue reforms to protect journalists and media freedom in Malta.

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RSF says it is "beyond outraged." The European Centre for Press and Media Freedom warns this verdict sends a disturbing message to anyone who attacks or kills journalists. PEN Malta shares that concern.

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This is not just a Maltese story. Daphne was killed for exposing corruption at the top of Malta's business and political establishment. The 2021 public inquiry found the state itself had fostered an "atmosphere of impunity" that made her murder possible.

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Five people have already been convicted over the 2017 car-bomb assassination: two for supplying the explosives, three for planting it. The verdict on who commissioned it now stands unresolved.

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Fenech acquittal is a ‘failure of the state’, PEN Malta says

PEN Malta is outraged by the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech on charges of commissioning the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. An acquittal on this charge does not settle who ordered her killing, it leaves that question open. 🧵 newsbook.com.mt/en/fenech-ac...

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PEN Malta has said that while the jury's verdict in the Yorgen Fenech trial must be respected, the acquittal represents a 'scandal' and a failure of the state that leaves the question of who ordered D...

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"Għal dawk li kienu ffortunati li kienu kollegi jew studenti tiegħu, Ġorġ kien dak li dejjem jilqgħek bi tbissima, dejjem ġeneruż b'ħinu, b'mod li mess il-ħajja ta' eluf minna." Kondoljanzi lil familtu.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"Għal eluf ta' Maltin, Ġorġ kien l-awtur u l-illustratur ta' stejjer li jsaħħru," qal il-President ta' PEN Malta Kurt Borg.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

PEN Malta ssellem il-memorja ta' Ġorġ Mallia, l-illustratur, awtur u lettur li ħakem l-immaġinazzjoni ta' ġenerazzjonijiet ta' tfal li kibru max-xogħolijiet tiegħu.

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PEN Canada @pencanada.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

PEN International expresses its profound alarm at the worsening violence against journalists in #Mexico. The succession of murders across several states in recent weeks reflects a severe deterioration of the country’s freedom of expression environment: www.pen-international.org/news/mxico-k...

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Mexico: Killing of journalists condemned - at least five murdered in six weeks — PEN International | Promoting Literature & Defending Freedom of Expression Worldwide

‘The appalling crimes against journalists in Mexico are not isolated, but part of a pattern that threatens freedom of expression itself. Journalists must be able to work without fear of violence. The ...

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New from our Young Writers Committee initiative, Tomorrow Club: Yemeni humanitarian worker Anas Al-Aslami on surviving an airstrike that killed his colleagues and why young people in crisis aren't just victims, they're first responders. Read it here: tomorrowclub.world/articles/yem...

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Yemen: the War Forgotten by the World

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

HRW: journalist Mohammed Aydah killed in Yemen, journalist Hamoud Haza detained days later and freed only after pledging silence on the government. Part of a pattern HRW says has killed over 90 journalists since 2015. www.hrw.org/news/2026/07...

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End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in Yemen

Journalist Muhammad Aidha, who had reported for the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya and Al Hadath channels since 2019, was killed in Mukalla in eastern Yemen on June 24 by an explosive device planted in his ca...

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Repubblika, SOS Malta, SpeakUp, YMCA Malta.

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Signed by Aditus, Association for Justice Equality and Peace, Blue Door Education, Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, Faculty of Education UM, Friends of the Earth Malta, Ġustizzja għall-Palestina, Humanists Malta, Il-Kollettiv, Inizjamed, MASW, Migrants Commission, Moviment Graffitti, PEN Malta,

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PEN Malta President @kurtborg.bsky.social: "The government says it prefers a route everyone knows leads nowhere. That is a choice, and Malta made it while a genocide is under way. We are asking the minister to make a different one."

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Malta recognised the State of Palestine. Malta endorsed the 2024 ICJ opinion that states must not assist in maintaining the occupation, including through trade. "Either the occupation is unlawful and Malta acts accordingly, or it was never a principle at all."

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Malta says it prefers the EU's foreign policy route, which needs all 27 states to agree. Everyone knows that will never happen. "To insist on the one route guaranteed to fail, while declining to support the one route that can succeed, is obstruction by procedure."

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On 13 July, eleven EU states called on the Commission to propose settlement trade restrictions. Malta was not among them. The initiative fell three states short of the number needed to force the Commission to act.

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18 organisations urge Chris Fearne to back Israeli settlement trade ban

PEN Malta and 17 other Maltese organisations have written to Foreign Minister Chris Fearne, urging Malta to back an EU ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, and to pass a national law banning it here. www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/nationa...

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Maltese organisations urge foreign minister to back Israeli settlement trade ban • Call comes after MaltaToday report that Malta was not among EU states pushing for restrictions on trade with ill...

PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

“Free expression isn’t a cultural privilege. It’s the infrastructure of democracy” - Kurt Borg, PEN Malta President. The work continues.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

This follows years of foundational work by Immanuel Mifsud, Miriam Calleja and Clare Azzopardi, who helped built PEN Malta from the ground up. Their contribution to free expression in Malta is lasting. Thank you.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

PEN Malta has a new Executive Committee. Kurt Borg becomes President, Karl Schembri Vice-President, Klara Vassallo Secretary, Joe Pace Treasurer. Herman Grech, Joe Mizzi and Maria Frendo continue as members.

PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Above all, Laurence was a man of integrity, evident in the respect he earned across the political spectrum, the trust of his readers, and the many journalists who followed in his footsteps. He will be missed.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

PEN Malta is saddened by the passing of Laurence Grech, a towering figure in Maltese journalism whose integrity and principled voice helped shape public discourse for decades. Laurence’s dedication to truth, fairness and the highest standards of journalism has been lauded by all.

The crisis in Venezuela can only be resolved through dialogue led by Venezuelans themselves, with the support of multilateral institutions acting to prevent escalation, protect civilians, and uphold fundamental rights. Peace, justice, and freedom of expression must remain inseparable.

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Authoritarianism and human rights abuses can never be used to justify colonialist aggression or the use of force by external powers. We reaffirm our commitment to non-violence, the defence of free expression, respect for international law, & the pursuit of peaceful solutions to political conflicts.

At the same time, we firmly reject any form of foreign military intervention or coercive action that violates international law, undermines national sovereignty, or places civilian lives at further risk.

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We condemn the repression, censorship, and political persecution carried out under Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian rule, which has caused immense harm to Venezuelan society and silenced critical voices.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

PEN Malta expresses deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the grave risks faced by writers, journalists, and all those imprisoned for exercising their right to free expression.

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PEN Malta ssellem il-memorja ta’ dan il-persunaġġ prominenti fil-qasam letterarju Malti u tgħaddi l-kondoljanzi lil dawk qrib tiegħu.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Fost l-unuri li ngħataw lil Palma nsibu t-titlu Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia li ngħatalu mill-Kap tal-Istat Taljan għat-traduzzjoni ta’ Dante. Palma kien ukoll ingħata Ġieħ ir-Repubblika. Palma kien ukoll rumanzier u poeta.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

PEN Malta tesprimi s-sogħba għall-mewt ta’ Alfred Palma. Palma jibqa’ magħruf għat-traduzzjonijiet tiegħu tax-xogħlijiet ta’ Shakespeare u d-Divina Commedia.

PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

At PEN Malta, we believe that truth is not a privilege granted by regulation but a fundamental obligation of anyone who exercises power over others. Our President Immanuel Mifsud's Op-Ed today on Times of Malta timesofmalta.com/article/trut...

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When truth is optional our democracy becomes hollow

The recent decision by the standards commissioner about MPs not being duty-bound to tell the truth should alarm every citizen, says Immanuel Mifsud

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

📢 Laqgħa Annwali PEN Malta 2026 🗓 It-Tlieta 3 ta’ Frar 2026 🕖 19:00 💻 Online: penmalta@gmail.com biex tirreġistra 🗳 In-nomini għall-karigi kollha qed jintlaqgħu sal-20 ta’ Diċembru 2025.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

🗳 Call for nominations Nominations are open for: President | Vice-President | Secretary | Treasurer & Executive Committee members 📧 jeanpaul.borg@gmail.com / keith.bg@gmail.com ⏰ Deadline: 20 December 2025 ✍️ Authors, journalists, artists & activists welcome to join PEN Malta

It is alarming that, more than six years after the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, some public officials appear to have learned nothing about the dangers of targeting journalists for doing their work.

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Micallef’s statement goes beyond what is acceptable in a democratic society. His use of multiple images of journalist Christine Mamo singles her out and demonises her, exposing her to harassment and abuse. Such conduct by a public official is utterly unacceptable and irresponsible.

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The Ta’ Qali gravel and regeneration is in the public interest, both where it comes to the direct order and whether public money has been used responsibly or wasted. Journalists are not only entitled, but obliged, to ask such questions.

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Jason Micallef attack on Newsbook reporter 'puts journalists at risk'

PEN Malta condemns the statement issued by Jason Micallef attacking a Newsbook journalist. Micallef is a public official, paid from public funds, and as such has a duty to answer questions posed by journalists when these concern matters of public interest. timesofmalta.com/article/jaso...

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Labour firebrand unleases attack on journalist in Facebook post; NGOs say this is unacceptable

PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Gaza and the occupied Palestinian territory. Culture cannot be used to whitewash abuse. We urge Malta’s government to withdraw from the contest and stand with the broadcasters who have already chosen principle over complicity. Europe’s cultural institutions must not be silent.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

PEN Malta is outraged by the EBU’s decision to allow Israel to participate in Eurovision 2026. Russia and Belarus were rightly barred for violating international law, yet Israel is given an exception despite authoritative findings of grave human rights violations in timesofmalta.com/article/isra...

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Israel is in Eurovision 2026 - Spain, Ireland, Netherlands, Slovenia pull out

'Participation remains unconscionable': Ireland refuses to even broadcast the competition

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

PEN Malta pays tribute to the memory of Arthur Gruppetta (1944–2025), a figure who played a major role in Malta’s literary history. Gruppetta established Merlin Publishers, which grew from a small bookshop into a publisher of many writers in Malta. Condolences to his family.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

PEN Malta issellem il-memorja ta' Arthur Gruppetta (1944-2025), figura li kellha sehem kbir fl-istorja letterarja ta' Malta. Grupetta stabilixxa Merlin Publishers, minn ħanut żgħir tal-kotba għal pubblikatur ewlieni ta' tant kittieba f'Malta. Kondoljanzi lill-familja tiegħu.

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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

#China: Today, on the 10-year anniversary of the kidnapping of poet, bookseller and PEN member, Gui Minhai, 65 PEN Centres around the world renew our demand for his immediate and unconditional release. Read our joint statement ⬇️ www.pen-international.org/news/china-p... #FreeGuiMinhai

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#China: Today, on the 10-year anniversary of the kidnapping of poet, bookseller and PEN member, Gui Minhai, 65 PEN Centres around the world renew our demand for his immediate and unconditional...

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Every time we recall this episode and others like it, we must renew our commitment to the right of free expression.

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PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

This means that what happened eight years ago must not be allowed to die as well. Yet this should not be merely a remembrance or commemoration; otherwise, we would be disrespecting the work and sacrifice of Daphne and of other journalists who have gone through the same tragedy.

PEN Malta @penmalta.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

It probably had to be this dreadful event that made us come to our senses and showed us that when we say “the truth hurts,” we might mean two things: it troubles those whose sins are being exposed, and it can literally hurt those, like Daphne, who end up giving their lives to deliver it.