The Committee expresses concern over Union College’s possible termination of Professor Leila Khatami, reportedly based on her family background rather than her professional conduct. Such an action would contradict American values and academic freedom, as the United States does not punish individuals for the actions or identities of their ... Continue Reading>>
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Suez University Professors at Risk of Dismissal for Doing Scholarly Research
Several professors at Suez University have been summoned to testify before committees concerning alleged violations of academic regulations, misrepresentation of Egypt, and scientific misconduct, because of their publishing peer-reviewed research articles. These charges may ultimately result in their dismissal from the university. CCS respectfully urges the university administration to withdraw ... Continue Reading>>
Physician Professor, daughter of Iranian politician, terminated by Emory University
Professor Fatemah Ardeshir-Larijani, was terminated by Emory University allegedly based on her family ties to a prominent Iranian politician. The CCS urges Emory to correct this injustice by reinstating her, affirming that in the United States individuals should not be punished for the actions or status of their ... Continue Reading>>
Renowned historian and scholar of Uyghur studies who is imprisoned
Tekin has been sentenced to a 17-year prison term for his historical and scholarly work on Uyghur linguistics and the origins of place names. https://uyghurtimes.com/uyghur-historian-17-years-prison/ ... Continue Reading>>
Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize Winner Beaten and Hospitalized
Dr. Narges Mohammadi, who is imprisoned in Iran for opposing the death penalty, has recently been beaten so severely, that she required multiple hospitalizations. The Associated Press: Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi taken to hospital after arrest, family says......Read more Reuters: No new on whereabouts orhealth of Iranian Mobel Lauriate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say......Read ... Continue Reading>>
Appeal for the Release of Russian Archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin Detained in Poland
Polish authorities have arrested a prominent Russian academic from St Petersburg's world-famous Hermitage Museum who is sought by Ukraine for allegedly conducting illegal excavations and partially destroying the ancient city of Myrmekion in Crimea.Read more ... Continue Reading>>
Update: Belarus Frees Ales Bialiatski
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/12/13/europe/belarus-us-prisoner-release-sanctions-bialiatski-kolesnikova-intl ... Continue Reading>>
Remembering Mark Mellman, the Committee of Concerned Scientists’ First Executive Director
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/us/politics/mark-mellman-dead.html?campaign_id=301&emc=edit_ypgu_20251122&instance_id=166941&nl=your-places:-global-update®i_id=94597155&segment_id=211108&user_id=e5a6e6cf60eab369686ec0ccf4d328bc ... Continue Reading>>
Academics protest treatment of Princeton emeritus professor by Canadian border agents
Ukrainian Marine Biologist Arrested by Russia
Dr. Leonid Pshenichnov, who was about to travel to an Antarctic conservation conference in Hobart Australia, was detained by Russian authorities and accused of high treason based on his efforts to protect an Antarctic ecosystem from damaging krill-fishing ... Continue Reading>>





