Bahraini academic-activist-blogger Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace was named as PEN Pinter Prize International Writer of Courage 2022 by author Malorie Blackman, PEN Pinter Prize 2022 winner, on October 10. Al-Singace is currently serving a life-sentence for his 2011 protests for supporting pro-democracy.
"The Writer of Courage is awarded to a writer who is active in defence of freedom of expression, often at great risk to their own safety and liberty. The winner of the PEN Pinter Prize 2022, Malorie Blackman, made the announcement in an address at the British Library, whilst accepting her award. Dr Al-Singace was selected as co-winner by Blackman in collaboration with English PEN’s Writers at Risk Programme," a statement on English PEN's website read.
