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.

Asiatic Cheetah Researchers Sentenced in Iranian Court for Allegedly “Spying”

Eight researchers, employees of the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation (“PWHF”), a nonprofit conservation organization, were arrested in January 2018 and charged with spying. In November 2019 they were found guilty and sentenced to jail terms ranging from six to ten years in prison. The conservationists were tracking cheetahs with camera traps, a typical way to capture pictures of wildlife. ... Continue Reading>>

Environmental Scientists Being Detained In Iran and Accused of Spying

Several environmental scientists have been arrested in Iran and accused of spying on nuclear facilities. One of the scientists, an American citizen Morad Tahbaz, graduate of Columbia University, is co-founder of the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation. Members of the Foundation have openly opposed installation of underground nuclear and missile launch facilities on protected lands. Its managing ... Continue Reading>>

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