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.

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Leaked data shows the scale and horror of internment of Uyghur minority in China

A data leak has revealed that 1.5 million of the Uyghur population of Chinese people have been forced into internment camps by the Chinese government. The government’s efforts to silence their families and other ethnic minorities in the region has led to the breakup of families and genocide. The former President of Xinjiang University, Dr. Tashpolat Tiyip, is one example; after being tried, ... Continue Reading>>

University of the Philippines Professor Arrested For Allegedly Violating Social Security Act

University of the Philippines Professor, Melania Flores, was recently arrested and released on bail for allegedly violating the Social Security Act under charges that appear to be politically motivated against her union activities. The arrest was made at the university by officers who misrepresented their identities, violating an agreement with the Department of the Interior and Local Government ... Continue Reading>>

UPDATE: Dr. Fariba Adelkhah Released from Prison in Iran

Dr. Fariba Adelkhah, a researcher at the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po), was released from prison earlier this month after having spent more than three years in Evin Prison. She was originally sentenced to five years on national security charges. The Committee of Concerned Scientists urges that the terms of her release be unconditional and made ... Continue Reading>>

UPDATE: Dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı Released from Prison, But Still Faces Charges

February 13, 2022 Dr. Şebnem Korur Fincancı, President of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), was released from prison last month after her October arrest as part of the appeals process. She was found guilty of the charges of “spreading terrorist propaganda”. The Committee of Concerned Scientists urges that she be acquitted of all charges. ... Continue Reading>>

Iranian Students Subjected to Physical and Sexual Assault and Forced Disappearances for Alleged Protesting

Multiple Iranian university students have been subjected to physical and sexual assault and forced disappearances for allegedly participating in recent protest movements surrounding the country’s treatment of women. In particular, the cases of Sahra Rezaei, Soha Mortezei, and Melika Gharegozlou are particularly ... Continue Reading>>

Iran Radiologist and His Wife Sentenced for Witnessing Protests

Dr. Hamid Ghare-Hassanlou, an Iranian doctor and philanthropist, and his wife Farzaneh Hassanlou, were arrested and sentenced to death and prison, respectively, for being in the wrong place in the wrong time; they witnessed a fatal clash between protestors and Basij militia members on their way home. CCS is concerned that these arrests are intended to make an example of Dr. Hassanlou and prevent ... Continue Reading>>

Sebnem Korur Fincanci, President of Turkey’s Medical Association, Forced Out of Her Position and Imprisoned for Allegedly Spreading Terrorist Propaganda

Sebnem Korur Fincanci, President of Turkey’s Medical Association, an internationally recognized forensic physician, anti-torture expert, and human rights champion, was recently forced out of her position and imprisoned for allegedly spreading terrorist propaganda. These developments appear to be retaliation for her urging for an investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons by Turkey’s ... Continue Reading>>

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