A bipartisan, bicameral group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a resolution condemning China’s detention of American academics, including Dr. Youlin Chen and Min Zin, on whose behalf CCS wrote letters. The resolution ... Continue Reading>>
Bipartisan Resolution Urges China to Release Wrongfully Detained Americans
Update on Melkisedeki Kitunzi Kaijage – University Lecturer Charged with Terrorism for Encouraging Protests
University of Dodoma lecturer Melkisedeki Kitunzi Kaijage was released after prosecutors decided not to proceed with terrorism and economic-sabotage charges against him. CCS wrote on his behalf following his arrest in ... Continue Reading>>
An Appeal for the Protection of Fundamental Rights and Academic Freedom of University Teachers in Bangladesh
The petition by the Global Centre for Democratic Governance, covering the period from August 2024 to August 2026, documents concerns about intimidation, forced resignations, exclusion from academic activities, ... Continue Reading>>
Professor of International Relations at the Muksut Narikbayev University (MNU) in Astana, Kazakhstan Arrested Two Months Ago for Alleged Espionage
Prof. Ikboljon Qoraboyev, professor of international relations and head of the Center for Global and Regional Governance at Muksut Narikbayev University (MNU) in Astana, Kazakhstan was arrested two months ago for alleged ... Continue Reading>>
Concern Over Detention of Iranian American Family Over Relative’s Past
The Committee of Concerned Scientists (CCS) expresses concern over the detention and attempted removal from the United States of lawful permanent residents Seyed Eissa Hashemi, Dr. Maryam Tahmasebi, and their teenage ... Continue Reading>>