Rahile Dawut disappeared in 2017, and after years of no answers, it has now been confirmed that she is serving a life sentence in prison following a secret trial on charges of a crime of endangering state security. In September 2023, the charge was confirmed on appeal. The charge appears to be based on her teachings and research of Uyghur folklore and ... Continue Reading>>
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Nobel laureate and renowned physicist, Arno Penzias, dies at 90
Arno Penzias passed away on January 22, 2024 at age 90. He was a strong supporter of the Committee of Concerned Scientists. We offer our condolences to his family and loved ones. Related ... Continue Reading>>
Russian sociologist imprisoned for criticizing the Russian government
Boris Kagarlitsky, noted sociologist in Russia, was recently sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony for half a decade, allegedly for justifying “terrorism” via an online video. In the video, Kagarlitsky commented on the 2022 Crimean Bridge explosion. It appears he has been punished for criticizing government ... Continue Reading>>
Professor of Law Rocío San Miguel, internationally known Venezuelan human rights activist, arrested for conspiracy
Professor of Law Rocío San Miguel, internationally known Venezuelan human rights activist, has been arrested and imprisoned on unsubstantiated charges of conspiracy. CCS is demanding her immediate and unconditional ... Continue Reading>>
Two Student Journalists Assaulted by Bangladesh Chhatra League Members
Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) members assaulted Dhaka college student-journalist, Faisal Ahmed, for not participating in meetings. Student-journalist Obaidur Saeed, who reported the assault, was assaulted as well by BCL ... Continue Reading>>
Johns Hopkins University Suspends Director of Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care at the School of Medicine Over Social Media Posts Prompted by the October 7 Massacre in Israel.
Dr. Darren Klugman, director of pediatric cardiac critical care at Johns Hopkins was suspended for his strongly-worded criticism on social media of the Palestinian attitude toward Israel following the October 7 massacre by ... Continue Reading>>
Dr. Paul Plotz Remembered
It is with a heavy heart that the Committee of Concerned Scientists shares the news of the death of one of its co-chairs, Dr. Paul Plotz. Aside from his many achievements in the field of medicine, Dr. Plotz was devoted to the cause of human rights and a major contributor to our organization. He was a kind person who will be greatly missed by all of us who worked with him. We offer our condolences ... Continue Reading>>
Israeli University Dismisses Senior Lecturer Over Social Media Posts on Israeli Invasion of Gaza
Dr. Uri Horesh, senior lecturer at Achva Academic College, was dismissed in November of 2023 for speaking on social media against the invasion of Gaza. ... Continue Reading>>
China Gives Australian-Chinese Writer a Suspended Death Sentence
The novelist and academic, Yang Hengjun, was arrested in China in 2019 and charged with espionage. He has very recently been given a suspended death sentence. His health is failing. ... Continue Reading>>
Harare Polytechnic College Student and ZINASU Member Abducted, Beaten, and Interrogated for Organizing Student Union Elections.
Harare Polytechnic College student and ZINASU member, Valentine Ziko, was recently abducted, beaten, and interrogated amidst a police raid while organizing Student Representative Council elections at the Chinhoyi University of Technology. The government has refused responsibility and claims the aggressors of Ziko are third-party actors attempting to tarnish the government’s image. The Committee is ... Continue Reading>>