April 2016
April 26, 2016
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…
April 24, 2016
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…
April 16, 2016
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,…