Problem
Unjustly persecuted scientists
Other Names:
Unfairly imprisoned doctorsWrongfully detained scientists
Unwarranted arrest of medical practitioners
Tortured scientists
Nature:
As those associated with scientific and medical associations are increasingly involved in human rights issues, they may consequently become targets of persecution and violence. Some are imprisoned simply because of the nature of their work, and others because of direct opposition to their government.
Incidence:
A 1992 USA report showed 41 engineers; 24 doctors, dentists, and nurses; and 8 scientists imprisoned in Libya. The count in Burma was 7 doctors, 3 dentists, 2 physicists, 1 surgeon, 1 mathematician, 1 botanist and 1 engineer. The Syrian government imprisoned 92 people working in health-related occupations. According to the report, some of the above mentioned prisoners had been in detention for more than 10 years, and many had been tortured.
Broader Problems:
Political imprisonmentState sanctioned torturePromotion of negative images of opponents Related Problems:
Scientific explanations of phenomenaAdverse consequences of scientific and technological progress Aggravates:
Secrecy in scientific researchDestruction of scientific recordsInhibited scientific investigationLimitation of current scientific knowledge Reduced By:
Abuse of scientific powerSubject(s):
Health Care → PhysiciansScience → Science
Societal Problems → Detention
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Society → Disadvantaged
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST