It has been communicated to CCS that Li Heping, human rights attorney for Ilham Tohti, now serving time himself for human rights work, allegedly has been tortured and is suffering from medical complications as a result. Additionally, Li is also in need of adequate legal counsel. CCS has requested that he receive appropriate medical care and legal representation of his choosing. February 7, ... Continue Reading>>
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Dr. Abdul Jalil al-Singace In Need of Medical Care
Dr. al-Singace, formerly the head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Bahrain is now serving a life sentence for his political and human rights activism. He is in need of medical care. CCS has requested that the authorities in Bahrain assure that such is provided to him. February 7, 2017 Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Issa Al Khalifa Office of His Majesty the King P.O. Box ... Continue Reading>>
European Union Responds to CCS Request to Support Djalali
Hugo Sobral, Head of the Iran Task Force at the European Action Service responded to a request from CCS to intercede in the arrest and possible sentencing of Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, an Emergency Medicine physician who was arrested in Iran and has been held for several months awaiting trial. From: EC ARES NOREPLY <DIGIT-NOREPLYARES@ec.europa.eu> Subject: Ares(2017)876889 - Re: Request to ... Continue Reading>>
Dr. Nasser bin Ghaith to Go On Trial
A US-educated economist, Dr. Nasser bin Ghaith was arrested on August 18, 2015 and has been held incommunicado until April 2016. He is now scheduled for trial today, February 22, 2017. CCS has requested his immediate release from the authorities in the UAE. February 22, 2017 HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister Prime Minister’s Office P.O. Box: ... Continue Reading>>
Swedish Scientist Threatened with Death Sentence in Iran
Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali has been threatened with the death penalty in Iran for ”collaborating with enemy states.” CCS has written to the Iranian government requesting that they review this case, and provide Djalali with a proper trial and an attorney of his choosing. ... Continue Reading>>
CCS Requests International Support for Swedish Scientist in Iran
CCS has written to the heads of other countries and organizations requesting their support of Dr. Djalali, a Swedish scientist threatened with a death sentence in Iran. ... Continue Reading>>
CCS Requests New US President Intercede for Serkan Golge
The Committee of Concerned Scientists has requested that the new United States President contact the President of Turkey and request the return of NASA scientist, Serkan Golge, who is being held in Turkish prison accused of being complicit in coup attempt. ... Continue Reading>>
US Executive Order Could Have Serious Consequences on US Science and Academia
The Executive Order banning Muslims from accessing the United States can seriously affect foreign students attending American universities. CCS urges President Trump to take this into consideration. ... Continue Reading>>
Over 5,500 Academics Dismissed from Positions in Turkey since Rule of Law Suspended
Scholars At Risk report that the pressure on Turkish academics has persisted into the 2017 as a new decree was issued dismissing over 600 scholars and more than 100 administrative personnel from higher level educational institutions. Pressures on Turkey's Scholars Renewed in the New Year On January 6, state authorities issued a decree ordering the dismissal of 631 academic personnel and ... Continue Reading>>
NASA Scientist Still Held in Turkey for Alleged Coup Involvement
Serkan Golge, a 36-year-old physicist and research scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States, has been detained in Turkey since August of last year, and charged with involvement with the Gülen movement and the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). No credible evidence has been presented to back up these charges. In the absence of evidence, Mr. ... Continue Reading>>