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Pennsylvania Teacher Arrested in Egypt for Criticizing the Egyptian Government on Social Media While Visiting Family

January 20, 2020

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Reem Mohamed Desouky, a teacher in Pennsylvania, was arrested in Egypt for criticizing the Egyptian government on social media. It is unclear if charges have been filed, but she is currently being detained in prison. CCS is writing the President of the United States requesting his involvement in freeing a U.S. citizen. ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Egypt Tagged With: Egypy, Reem Mohamed Desouky, Teacher

Teacher Harassed and Confronted with Anti-Semitic Behavior at Kingsborough Community College. Investigation in Progress.

March 5, 2019

Michael Goldstein, a Business Communications Teacher at Kingsborough Community College, has been faced with harassment due to his political views that he identifies as anti-semitic. These have included nails in his car tires, banging on his office window, defacing his office door with swastikas and profane messages. The school reports that these matters are under investigation. CCS has written ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: United States Tagged With: Goldstein, harassment, Michael, Michael Goldstein, Teacher

Iranian Teacher Arrested in Classroom in Front of His Students

October 20, 2018

Mohammad Habibi, a 29 year-old teacher, was arrested on March 3, 2018 in front of his students by the Revolutionary Guards. Habibi has since been sentenced for 10.5 years in prison for “gathering and colluding to commit crimes against national security,” “spreading propaganda against the system,” and “disturbing public order.” Habibi is an active member of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: Iran Tagged With: arrested, Habibi, Mohammad, Mohammad Habibi, Prison, Teacher

Turkey Requests Extradition of Manager and Teacher at Demirel College Who Has Lived in Georgia Since 2002

August 5, 2017

Turkey has requested Georgia to extradite Mustafa Cabuk alleging that he faces “terrorism” charges due to his alleged involvement with the Gulen movement.  Georgia has denied refugee status to Cabuk and his family.  CCS has written the Prime Minister of Georgia requesting a review and reconsideration for the Cabuk family as their well-being will most likely be in jeopardy if sent to ... Continue Reading>>

Filed Under: CCS Cases, Turkey Tagged With: Academic, Demirel College, Georgia, Gülen movement, Metropolitan Education and Consulting Services, Mustafa Çabuk, Tbilisi, Teacher, Turkey

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