Update Archives - Committee of Concerned Scientists https://concernedscientists.org/category/update/ An international non-profit organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars dedicated to protecting the human rights and scientific freedom of our colleagues around the world. Mon, 11 May 2026 13:45:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://i0.wp.com/concernedscientists.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cropped-64x64%40512px.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Update Archives - Committee of Concerned Scientists https://concernedscientists.org/category/update/ 32 32 59910430 Update: Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi has been Granted Bail and Transferred from Iran’s Evin Prison to a Hospital for Medical Treatment. https://concernedscientists.org/2026/05/update-nobel-laureate-narges-mohammadi-has-been-granted-bail-and-transferred-from-irans-evin-prison-to-a-hospital-for-medical-treatment/ Mon, 11 May 2026 13:44:06 +0000 https://concernedscientists.org/?p=10886 Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi moved to Tehran hospital, her foundation says…. Read more at pbs.org

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]]> 10886 Update: Russian Archeologist Alexander Butyagin released in a prisoner swap https://concernedscientists.org/2026/05/update-russian-archeologist-alexander-butyagin-released-in-a-prisoner-swap/ Fri, 01 May 2026 07:16:35 +0000 https://concernedscientists.org/?p=10864 Prisoner Swap in Eastern Europe Frees 10, Including Accused Spies Multiple countries took part in the exchange of prisoners, including a well-known journalist released to Poland, as the Trump administration’s outreach to Belarus continued to pay dividends. Continue reading in the New York Times

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]]> 10864 Bahruz Samadov, Sentenced to 15 Years for Treason, Loses Appeal and Begins Hunger Strike After Sharing Prison Letter https://concernedscientists.org/2026/02/bahruz-samadov-sentenced-to-15-years-for-treason-loses-appeal-and-begins-hunger-strike-after-sharing-prison-letter/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:38:44 +0000 https://concernedscientists.org/?p=10779 ‘The state plans to end my life’ — Bahruz Samadov calls for solidarity in prison letter Read mor on OC Media Samadov loses appeal in prison determination, starts hunger strike Read more on OC Media

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]]> 10779 Nobel Peace Winner Narges Mohammadi Receives Additional Seven-Year Prison Sentence in Iran https://concernedscientists.org/2026/02/nobel-peace-winner-narges-mohammadi-receives-additional-seven-year-prison-sentence-in-iran/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:22:16 +0000 https://concernedscientists.org/?p=10777 https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/08/middleeast/iran-narges-mohammadi-new-sentence-intl-hnk

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]]> 10777 Update: Imprisoned Talysh Researcher Igbal Abilov Writes from an Azerbaijani Prison https://concernedscientists.org/2025/11/update-imprisoned-talysh-researcher-igbal-abilov-writes-from-an-azerbaijani-prison/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:49:48 +0000 https://concernedscientists.org/?p=10699 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 here: https://ru-aravot-am.translate.goog/2025/10/28/460958/?emci=7f7df6f7-b1b5-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&emdi=c62ea430-d6b5-f011-8e61-6045bded8ba4&ceid=11750272&_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp https://jam-news.net/letter-from-jailed-talysh-researcher-igbal-abilov-talysh-language-has-been-cornered/

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]]> 10699 Family of Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali discuss his life as a father and husband https://concernedscientists.org/2025/05/family-of-dr-ahmadreza-djalali-discuss-his-life-as-a-father-and-husband/ Wed, 14 May 2025 00:35:03 +0000 https://concernedscientists.org/?p=10566 The post Family of Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali discuss his life as a father and husband appeared first on Committee of Concerned Scientists.

]]> 10566 UPDATE: Djalali left behind in recent Swedish-Iranian prisoner swap https://concernedscientists.org/2024/06/update-djalali-left-behind-in-recent-swedish-iranian-prisoner-swap/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 04:00:13 +0000 https://concernedscientists.org/?p=10377 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 […]

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]]> 10377 UPDATE: Life sentence overturned for former Delhi University professor G.N. Saibaba https://concernedscientists.org/2024/03/update-life-sentence-overturned-for-former-delhi-university-professor-g-n-saibaba/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:22:08 +0000 https://concernedscientists.org/?p=10238 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 rebels. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/exdu-professor-saibaba-released-days-after-hc-acquits-him-of-maoist-links-101709797020933.html?emci=508f1997-b6dc-ee11-85fb-002248223794&emdi=36b4d950-c6dc-ee11-85fb-002248223794&ceid=1661962

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