Writers Banned, Censored, Harassed, and Jailed (New York, July 22, 2008) – Eight Vietnamese writers are among a diverse group of 34 writers from 19 countries to receive Hellman/Hammett awards this year in recognition of the courage they showed when facing political persecution, Human Rights Watch said today. The Hellman/Hammett awards, administered by Human Rights Watch, are given annually to writers around the world who have been targets of political persecution or human rights abuses. UPDATE: Announcement is included in Vietnamese language courtesy Human Rights Watch.    more »