On October 7, 2026, Dr. Sofya Rosenfeld was sentenced to three years and six months in a penal colony for two small donations to the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) made in 2021, despite reportedly presenting evidence ... Continue Reading>>
Russian Ornithologist Sentenced to 3.5 Years in Penal Colony over 2021 Donations, Which She Reportedly Canceled
Bipartisan Resolution Urges China to Release Wrongfully Detained Americans
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>>
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>>