From SOH News 10/06/08
The imprisonment of renowned Chinese human rights activist Hujia has been closely watched by many around the world. According to insiders, Hu’s wife, Zhen Jingyen and daughter boarded a plane under the watch of public security personnel on June fifth bound for her parent’s place in Fujian.
Zhen is currently under close watch by officials. SOH reporter who interviewed Hu’s attorney Li Fangping verified that the CCP has refused Hu’s application to access external medical attention, citing the reason is that Hu’s health condition is not yet critical. Attorney Li has expressed concerns over Hu Jia’s current situation. [continues...]
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kim // June 12, 2008 at 6:04 am
A disturbing story. Hu Jia is a prisoner of conscience and should be immediately and unconditionally released.
His jailing, after a one-day, closed-door trial, makes a mockery of China’s promises to improve human rights in the build up to hosting this year’s Olympics.
Take action on China’s ongoing human rights abuses by checking out Amnesty International’s new microsite http://www.uncensor.com.au.
Help in the campaign by signing the pledge - at http://action.uncensor.com.au/pledge/ - and send a message to the Chinese Government that censorship is unacceptable or add an uncensor badge – at http://action.uncensor.com.au/get_a_badge/ – to your blog or website. Human rights matter.
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