‘Silence not the answer’ for Australian lecturer jailed in Iran

Colleagues ‘distraught’ at Australian academic’s detention in Iran

Episode spotlights concerns for safety of scholars who visit repressive regimes

By John Ross

21 September

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Hong Kong scholars may stay abroad to evade security law’s reach

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By Jack Grove

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Iran releases detained student

An American student who was on an intensive language programme affiliated with the University of Tehran is among the prisoners released following nuclear deal

18 January

‘Silence not the answer’ for Australian lecturer jailed in Iran

As academic’s ordeal goes from bad to worse, colleagues urge more action to secure her release

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‘Silence not the answer’ for Australian lecturer jailed in Iran

As academic’s ordeal goes from bad to worse, colleagues urge more action to secure her release

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Related articles

Colleagues ‘distraught’ at Australian academic’s detention in Iran

Tsinghua law professor detained after outspoken criticism

Hong Kong scholars may stay abroad to evade security law’s reach

Iran releases detained student

Related universities

University of Melbourne

Australian National University

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