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CCS Requests International Support for Swedish Scientist in Iran

February 6, 2017

Evin House of Detention in Iran, where Omid Kokabee and other political prisoners are being held.

CCS has written to the heads of other countries and organizations requesting their support of Dr. Djalali, a Swedish scientist threatened with a death sentence in Iran. ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Iran Tagged With: Ahmadreza Djalali, Evin Prison, Iran, Scientists

US Executive Order Could Have Serious Consequences on US Science and Academia

January 27, 2017

Princeton University, photo by B.C. Lori

The Executive Order banning Muslims from accessing the United States can seriously affect foreign students attending American universities. CCS urges President Trump to take this into consideration. ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases Tagged With: Academic freedom, Academics, Donald Trump, President of the United States, Scientists, United States

Over 5,500 Academics Dismissed from Positions in Turkey since Rule of Law Suspended

January 12, 2017

Flag Map of Turkey

Scholars At Risk report that the pressure on Turkish academics has persisted into the 2017 as a new decree was issued dismissing over 600 scholars and more than 100 administrative personnel from higher level educational institutions. Pressures on Turkey's Scholars Renewed in the New Year On January 6, state authorities issued a decree ordering the dismissal of 631 academic personnel and ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Turkey Tagged With: Academics, Scientists, Turkey

NASA Scientist Still Held in Turkey for Alleged Coup Involvement

January 12, 2017

NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Serkan Golge works

Serkan Golge, a 36-year-old physicist and research scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States, has been detained in Turkey since August of last year, and charged with involvement with the Gülen movement and the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). No credible evidence has been presented to back up these charges. In the absence of evidence, Mr. ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Turkey Tagged With: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Scientists, Serkan Golge, Turkey

Al-Halwachi Hearing on December 29th After Being Rescheduled for the 20th Time

December 29, 2016

Khalil al-Halwachi, a Bahrainian professor arrested in 2014, is scheduled to have a hearing today, after having it postponed for the 20th time.  CCS has requested that a representative of the U.S. Embassy be present to observe the trial and assure that he is granted due process and a proper trial. ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Bahrain Tagged With: Academics, Bahrain, Dry Dock Detention Center, Khalil al-Halwachi, Scientists

Iranian Physicist Sentenced to 16 Years in Jail for Anti-Death Penalty Work

November 1, 2016

Flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Narges Mohammadi, an accomplished scientist in Iran was sentenced to 16 years in jail for her work opposing the death penalty and for meeting with the UN High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. CCS has written the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran asking that they reconsider this sentence and reverse their decision. Embed from Getty Images October ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Iran Tagged With: Human Rights Activists, Iran, Narges Mohammadi, Scientists

Bahraini Instructor and Electrical Engineer Jailed for Two Years Has New Trial Date

October 28, 2016

Flag of Bahrain

Khalil al-Halwachi, was arrested in September 2014. He confessed, allegedly under duress, to owning a rifle for terrorist purposes. He and his family deny his ownership of any rifle or involvement in terrorist activities. His hearing has been rescheduled 19 times over the past two years. It was last scheduled for October 20th at which time it was again rescheduled, this time for October ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Bahrain Tagged With: Bahrain, Khalil al-Halwachi, Scientists

New Court Date for Turkish Writers and Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at Istanbul University

October 28, 2016

Flag of Turkey, Turkish Flag

Dr. Sebnem Korur Fincanci, Professor and head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at Istanbul University, along with two prominent journalists, Erol Onderoglu and Ahmet Nesin, will go to trial on November 8. They have been charged with “terror propaganda.” These charges preceded the attempted coup in Turkey and these individuals had nothing to do with that event. CCS has advocated for these ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Turkey Tagged With: Academics, Ahmet Nesin, Erol Önderoğlu, Scientists, Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Turkey

Update on Serkan Golge, NASA Scientist Arrested Following Attempted Coup in Turkey

October 28, 2016

CCS has been informed that Serkan Golge is being held in Iskenderun Prison (the largest town in Hatay Province). He does not have access to an attorney. The US Consulate in Adana has been notified. ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Turkey Tagged With: Scientists, Serkan Golge, Turkey

Committee of Concerned Scientists and Endangered Scholars Worldwide Advocate for NASA Scientist Arrested in Turkey

October 25, 2016

Flag of Turkey, Turkish Flag

NASA Physicist, Serkan Golge, a 36-year old American citizen, was arrested while visiting Turkey and charged as being complicit with the Gulen movement, which Turkey considers a terrorist organization that was complicit with the coup attempt that took place in July.  The Committee of Concerned Scientists and Endangered Scholars Worldwide have issued a Joint Appeal asking for Golge’s release and ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Turkey Tagged With: Human Rights, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Scientists, Serkan Golge

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