Committee of Concerned Scientists

An international non-profit organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars dedicated to protecting the human rights and scientific freedom of our colleagues around the world.

An independent non-profit organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars dedicated to protecting the human rights and scientific freedom of our colleagues around the world.

Marfa Rabkova, a student at European Humanities University (EHU), Lithuania, is facing 20 years in prison for nonviolent participation in protests against President Lukashenko.

Marfa Rabkova, a student at European Humanities University (EHU), Lithuania, studying International Law and European Union Law has been in prison in Belarus since September 17, 2020. She faces thirteen charges that could lead to a prison sentence of 20 years. These charges appear to be in retaliation for monitoring nationwide protests calling for President Lukashenko’s resignation. ... Continue Reading>>

Student At European Humanities University Removed From Plane and Arrested

Sofia Sapega, a Russian citizen who was on a plane en route from Greece to Vilnius was forced to land in Minsk. It was reported that there was a bomb threat, but instead appears to have been an excuse for the Belarus government to arrest her boyfriend - a dissident journalist. She, too was detained and for the past month has been house arrest. She was charged with causing unrest which ... Continue Reading>>

Law School Graduate Arrested for Graduation Speech Supporting Two Faculty Members Fired for Criticizing Government

Ekaterina Vinnikova presented a graduation speech for her law school class at the Belarusian State University and supported two faculty members who had been fired for criticizing the government. She was summoned to the police station and detained for the past 15 days. She is now awaiting trial and charged with “infringement of the procedure for organizing or holding mass events.” ... Continue Reading>>

Deputy Dean of the Franco-Belarusian Faculty of Political and Administrative Sciences Detained at Minsk Airport

Tatiana Kouzina was detained at the Minsk Airport incommunicado for hours on June 28th. On July 14th she was charged with “conspiracy or other acts committed to seize or hold state power, and of calling to perform acts detrimental to national security.” These charges would carry up to 12 years in prison. She is now under a two month detention. It appears that her charges are in retaliation for ... Continue Reading>>

Eleven Students and Professor Tried in Belarus for “Violating Public Order”

June 10, 2021 Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko President of the Republic of Belarus Independence Palace, Parspiekt Pieramozcau Avenue Minsk, Republic of Belarus Fax: +375 17 226 06 10 Dear President Lukashenko: The Committee of Concerned Scientists is an independent organization of scientists, physicians, engineers, and scholars devoted to the protection and advancement of human ... Continue Reading>>

Committee of Concerned Scientists

Public Affairs and Administrative Office
Carol Valoris, Executive Director
PO Box 3708 Silver Spring, MD  20918
Phone: (202) 812-8074
carolvaloris@concernedscientists.org