April 2016
Call for Omid Kokabi's Release in Letter from Thousands of Civil Activists to Ban Ki-moon
Thousands of activists have urged the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to intervene for the release of Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned in Iran due to…
Increased Attention to the Case of Omid Kokabi in Iranian Newspapers
The case of imprisoned physicist Omid Kokabi has gained significant media attention in Iran, with discussions about the possibility of converting his prison sentence due…
Omid Kokabi and the 'Unacceptable' Accusations
Omid Kokabi, a postdoctoral student, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on espionage charges, which his lawyer and supporters claim are unfounded. He…
Kokabi's Lawyer: Basic Medical Services Have Long Been Denied to Him
Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned in Iran, has been denied essential medical care, leading to severe health issues, including kidney cancer. His lawyer argues that…
The Torture of Azam; 'Indifference of Society and Officials to the Increase in Violence'
The article discusses the severe domestic violence case of Azam and her daughters in Iran, highlighting societal and governmental indifference towards increasing violence. It also…
Twitter Storm: 'Free Omid' Campaign
Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned for refusing to cooperate with Iran's military nuclear program, underwent surgery for kidney cancer, prompting a social media campaign for…
Omid Kokabi's Right Kidney Removed
Omid Kokabi, a physicist imprisoned in Iran, has had his right kidney removed due to cancer. He was arrested in 2010 after rejecting a military…
Iranian Elite Physicist Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in Prison
Omid Kokabi, an Iranian physicist imprisoned since 2011, has been diagnosed with kidney cancer while in Evin Prison. His lawyer has called for immediate surgery,…