AAA Applauds the release of Fariba Adelkhah

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The American Anthropological Association enthusiastically welcomes the release of Fariba Adelkhah, the French-Iranian anthropologist and academic at Sciences Po, after spending more than three years in prison in Teheran. Supporters of Dr. Adelkhah, including the AAA, have always vehemently denied the charges she has faced, saying that she had been unjustly imprisoned. We thank everyone who made this release possible but also acknowledge, with others still wrongfully imprisoned, there is still more work to be done.

We want to express our concern for our members and colleagues in the potentially affected areas as we monitor Hurricane Milton. As we approach our Annual Meeting scheduled for November 20-23, we will keep you updated on any developments and how they may impact our plans in Tampa. In the meantime, we hope everyone stays safe and takes the necessary precautions.

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