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Physician/Lecturer Sentenced to Death in Iran (Letter in Farsi)

October 28, 2017

Ahmadreza Djalali

Address 1: (Dr. Marandi) جناب آقای دکتر سید علیرضا مرندی ریاست محترم فرهنگستان علوم پزشکی Address 2: (Dr. Hashemi) جناب آقای دکتر سیدحسن قاضی زاده هاشمی وزیر محترم بهداشت، درمان و آموزش پزشکی Main Text: کمیته دانشمندان نگران سازمانی مستقلی متشکل از دانشمندان، پزشکان، مهندسان و دانشگاهیان است که در زمینه حفاظت و پیشبرد حقوق بشر و آزادی علمی همکاران خود در سرتاسر جهان فعالیت می کند. از طریق ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Iran Tagged With: Death Sentence, Djalali, Physician

Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali Sentenced to Death in Iran

October 25, 2017

Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali was sentenced to death on October 21, 2017 by a revolutionary court on espionage charges. Dr. Djalali is a physician and lecturer in Disaster Medicine and was in Iran at the invitation of Tehran University to train other medical professionals in this concentration. He has been there many times in the past with no incident, even working for the Red Crescent. At this time, Dr. ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Iran, Prominent Cases Tagged With: Ahmadreza Djalali, Death Penalty, Djalali, Sweden

Dr. Hamid Babaei, Ph.D. Student at University of Liege in Belgium in Prison in Iran – Health Deteriorating

October 24, 2017

July 20, 2016 Ayatollah Sayed ‘Ali Khamenei Leader of the Islamic Republic The Office of the Supreme Leader Islamic Republic Street – End of Shahid Keshvar Doust Street Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran Your Excellency: We are writing on behalf of the Committee of Concerned Scientists, an independent organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars devoted to the ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Belgium, CCS Cases, Iran Tagged With: Babaei

Political Science Professor, Former Member of Parliament Arrested in Ethiopia

October 24, 2017

Dr. Merera Gudina, a political science professor and former member of parliament and leader of the Oromo people in Ethiopia ha been arrested upon returning from a meeting of the European Parliament. He was tried on May 4, 2017 when his counsel objected to the charges but the prosecution denied the objection. On July 7 court is to announce its verdict. Hailemariam Dessalegn FDRE Prime ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Ethiopia Tagged With: Gudina, Merera Gudina

Ismail Serageldin, Founder and Director of Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Jailed in Egypt

October 12, 2017

The founder and former Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, was sentenced to jail for seemingly minor offenses that appear baseless. CCS has written the President of Egypt asking that he review this case and release Dr. Serageldin as quickly as possible. Many other human rights organizations as well as many Nobel Laureates have sent letters in his support as well.   ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Egypt Tagged With: 2017, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Serageldin

A Doctoral Student in Finance at the University of Liege in Belgium Arrested in Iran for Communicating with a Hostile Government

August 5, 2017

Hamid Babaei, a doctoral student currently serving a 6-year sentence at Evin Prison has deteriorating health conditions.  He suffers from panic disorders and has severe gum disease.  Mr. Babaei has been sentenced for “acting against national security by communicating with a hostile government.”  This was the acceptance of his scholarship.  CCS has written the Ayatollah requesting that he review ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Iran Tagged With: Academic, Belgium, Finance Student, Hamid Babaei, ICCPR, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, scholar, University of Liege

Princeton Graduate Student Sentenced to 10 Years in Iran While Conducting Thesis Research

August 5, 2017

Xiyue Wang, a Chinese graduate student and American citizen attending Princeton was conducting research for his doctoral thesis in Iran when he was arrested and charged with espionage.  Wang was loading documents on the 19th and 20th century eurasian history researching the Qajar dynasty.  However, the authorities in Iran thought he was a CIA agent and spy for the United States and sentenced him ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Iran Tagged With: 19th Century Eurasian History, 20th Century Eurasian History, Academic freedom, Acedemic, Doctoral Student, Espionage, Iranian Archive, Princeton University, Qajar Dynasty, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Xiyue Wang

Professor at Al-Quds University Administratively Detained Without Charges in Israel

August 5, 2017

Ahmad Qatamesh, a university professor and founder of the Munif Barghouti Research Center in the School of Humanities at Al-Quds University was arrested on May 14th and detained without being charged with a crime for his political opinions and writings.  He has spent over eight years in jail in the past for the same situation over years.  CCS has written the Israeli Minister of Defense requesting ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Israel Tagged With: Ahmad Qatamesh, Al-Quds University, Israel, Munif Barghouti Research Center, Political Opinions, Political Writings, Professor, School of Humanities

Turkey Requests Extradition of Manager and Teacher at Demirel College Who Has Lived in Georgia Since 2002

August 5, 2017

Turkey has requested Georgia to extradite Mustafa Cabuk alleging that he faces “terrorism” charges due to his alleged involvement with the Gulen movement.  Georgia has denied refugee status to Cabuk and his family.  CCS has written the Prime Minister of Georgia requesting a review and reconsideration for the Cabuk family as their well-being will most likely be in jeopardy if sent to ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Turkey Tagged With: Academic, Demirel College, Georgia, Gülen movement, Metropolitan Education and Consulting Services, Mustafa Çabuk, Tbilisi, Teacher, Turkey

Engineering Professor At The University of Khartoum Facing Serious Criminal Charges for His Human Rights Work

July 27, 2017

Dr. Mudawi Ibrahim Adam, engineering professor, faces charges that could result in his execution.  It is alleged that Dr. Adam has been targeted for his human rights work.  Dr. Adam also has health challenges that may be exacerbated while confined. ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Sudan Tagged With: Dr. Mudawi Ibrahim Adam, Engineering Professor, Human Rights, Humanitarian, Sudan, Sudan Social Development Organization, University of Khartoum

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