From his prison cell in Azerbaijan, researcher Igbal Abilov writes that the Talysh language is being silenced in public life and neglected by the state. His letter is a powerful reminder that defending one’s native language and identity has become an act of resistance. Read the full article ... Continue Reading>>
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Professor at City St George’s, University of London Threatened by Masked Students During Lecture
Professor of Economics, Michael Ben-Gad, of City St George’s, University of London was recently threatened by masked students during a lecture. The students accused him of committing war crimes during his compulsory military service while he lived in Israel. The Committee is concerned that the university is not doing enough to protect professors from violent students. ... Continue Reading>>
Appeal for Release of Nobel Laureate Ales Bialiatski
Dr. Bialiatski is a scholar of Belarusian literature and a human rights advocate. He was subjected to politically motivated charges that led to his ten-year prison sentence in 2023. Conditions of his detention are harsh even though the recently underwent ... Continue Reading>>
Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, Swedish-Iranian Physician, Returned to Evin Prison in Tehran
VUB professor held in Iran is still alive, says family Read more on The Brussels Times ... Continue Reading>>
Missing Young Scholar Thought to be Imprisoned in China
Feng Siyu, a once celebrated academic in China, was arrested in 2018 possibly for her studies into Uyghur culture. Her whereabouts are unknown, reflecting a pattern of disappearances of academics, especially those relating to Xinjiang. Such actions constitute a violation of human rights. We urge the Chinese government to free her or at the very least to establish her location and health ... Continue Reading>>
Update: Russian-Israeli Princeton Student Released from Iraq
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/world/middleeast/elizabeth-tsurkov-hostage-released-iraq.html ... Continue Reading>>
Nobel Laureate and CCS Honorary Board Member David Baltimore Dies at 87
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/science/david-baltimore-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare ... Continue Reading>>
Urgent Appeal to Prevent the Imminent Execution of Student Ehsan Faridi
Indian professor arrested for his posts on social media
Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad posted letters and other musings on social media, which were at once patriotic towards India, but also warned against the ethical implications of unwarranted violence towards innocents. Read more on: newyorktimes.com thewire.in nationalheraldindia.com ... Continue Reading>>
PhD student at Charles University in Prague Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison in Azerbaijan for Alleged Treason Despite No Evidence
Mr. Bahruz Samadov is a PhD student at the Charles University in Prague. The Baku Grave Crimes Court has sentenced Azerbaijani researcher, peace activist, and OC Media contributor Bahruz Samadov to 15 years in prison on charges of treason.....Read more on OC Media Scholars at Risk sent the below letter to Azerbaijani authorities, urging them to secure the immediate release of Mr. Bahruz ... Continue Reading>>