Committee of Concerned Scientists

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.

An independent non-profit organization of scientists, physicians, engineers and scholars dedicated to protecting the human rights and scientific freedom of our colleagues around the world.

Founder of Turkey and Middle East Forum Foundation Acquitted of Charge of “Propagandizing for A Terrorist Oganization” in Turkish Court

Fikret Baskaya had been detained and charged with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” due to an article he wrote three years ago. In his third hearing before the Ankara 21st Heavy Penal Court on November 22nd he was acquitted and released. Prior to the trial CCS wrote to the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan requesting a review of Dr. Baskaya’s case and his immediate release. ... Continue Reading>>

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Carol Valoris, Executive Director
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