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>>
Family of Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali discuss his life as a father and husband
UPDATE: Djalali left behind in recent Swedish-Iranian prisoner swap
Prominent medical doctor and Swedish Iranian dual citizen, Ahmadreza Djalali, remains on death row after two other prisoners were exchanged for two of Sweden’s prisoners. The swap took place on Saturday, June 15th. Djalali has been held in Evin Prison in Tehran since an academic visit to Iran in 2016. CCS implores the Swedish Prime Minister to prioritize Djalali’s ... Continue Reading>>
UPDATE: Life sentence overturned for former Delhi University professor G.N. Saibaba
According to the Hindustan Times, Gokarakonda Naga Saibaba was released from prison on Thursday after being acquitted by the Bombay high court. The prosecution failed to link Saibaba and five others to their suspected links with Maoist ... Continue Reading>>