Iran has detained Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali, a physician specializing in Emergency and Disaster Medicine. Dr. Djalali has been confined almost a year without a hearing or trial to date. Dr. Djalali has been threatened with a death sentence by his inquisitors. In an effort to obtain support from groups that the Iranian authorities may listen to, CCS has requested the Iranian Academy of Medical ... Continue Reading>>
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Serkan Golge, a NASA Scientist, Confined in a Turkish Prison, Goes to Trial on April 17
Serkan Golge, a NASA Scientist and dual citizen of Turkey and the United States, has been confined in Turkey and accused of being part of the coup attempt in July 15, 2016. His trial date is set for April 17. Any scientists who will be in Turkey at the time or in the nearby vicinity and are able to attend the court hearing should do so as support. If there are colleagues and/or friends of his ... Continue Reading>>
Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund Opens for Internship Applications
The Institute of International Education offers fellowships around the world for scholars facing threats to their lives or careers. The fellowships support temporary academic positions at colleges, universities and other research institutions. The deadline for current applications is May 8th. http://www.scholarrescuefund.org/ ... Continue Reading>>
Committee of Concerned Scientists Joined Other Human Rights Groups, Co-Workers and Colleagues of Ahmadreza Djalali to Appeal For His Release
Colleagues and co-workers of Ahmadreza Djalali and human rights groups have written to the Iranian authorities appealing for due process for him as well as requesting that he be allowed to select an attorney of his choice. Djalali has been on a hunger strike for several weeks now in protest of the removal of his attorney just as his trial was about to start. The State has indicated that they will ... Continue Reading>>
Physician Ahmadreza Djalali in Iran Has Resumed Hunger Strike Also Refuses Liquids
Embed from Getty Images Dr. Djalali, an Emergency Medicine physician was arrested while giving seminars in Iran to which he had been invited. He has been threatened with a death sentence, but his trial has not begun. His choice of attorney has been rejected by the judge. His health is deteriorating rapidly due to the hunger and liquid strike. CCS has written the authorities requesting Dr. ... Continue Reading>>
Li Heping, Attorney for Ilham Tohti, Suffering Medical Complications
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>>
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>>