Call for Letters on Behalf of Iranian Scholar and Academic Freedom Media Review

A November 6, 2009 Press Release from Scholars at Risk:

Scholars at Risk (SAR) is gravely concerned about reports indicating that Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh, a respected international scholar and researcher, has been arrested, convicted and sentenced to over 12 years in prison. Reports indicating that an appeal may not be heard are of equal concern. SAR asks for letters, faxes and emails respectfully urging authorities to reconsider his case and ensure that an appeal be heard.

More information on the case and how to respond is available here.
Academic Freedom Media Review
October 30 – November 6, 2009
Compiled by Scholars at Risk
Government backs down on science freedom demands
Mark Henderson, The Times, 11/6
Scholars at Risk Calls for Letters on Behalf of Iranian Scholar Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh
SAR, 11/6
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AFP, 11/5
Israel Boycott Fight Moves to Norway
Inside Higher Ed, 11/3

Amnesty Call for Release of Dr Mohammad Maleki
NEAR, 11/3
Russia: Arrest of historian sparks outcry
Nick Holdsworth, University World News, 11/1
Major University in Russia Eases Fears On Rules
Ellen Barry, The New York Times, 11/1
South Africa: Vice-chancellor faces death threat
Karen MacGregor, University World News, 11/1