Dinaw Mengestu Resigns as PEN America President After Seven Months
Dinaw Mengestu has resigned as president of PEN America after only seven months in the role. The New York Times reported on July 10, 2026, that Mengestu declined to provide further details, and PEN America confirmed his resignation without additional comment. The organization has faced instability due to backlash from writers and activists over its response to the war in Gaza.
Key facts
- Dinaw Mengestu resigned as president of PEN America.
- His tenure lasted only seven months.
- Mengestu declined to provide further details.
- PEN America confirmed the resignation but declined to comment further.
- The organization has faced backlash over its response to the war in Gaza.
- The resignation was reported by The New York Times on July 10, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Dinaw Mengestu
Institutions
- PEN America
- The New York Times