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AFP: Amnesty appeals for Internet freedom in China
2002-11-27"The cases detailed in the report include political activists as well as those connected to organisations such as the outlawed Falungong spiritual group. Both the prisoners who died in custody were Falungong followers, Amnesty said." -
Jiang Regime's Persecution Against European Citizens (part 14) - Jiang's Blacklist of Practitioners
2002-11-26Mr. Aurnhammer commented It is this blacklist the Chinese authorities are using to exert pressure on the Lithuanian government. -
BBC: US warns HK over anti-subversion law
2002-11-26"Britain has also expressed its concerns regarding the law, saying in a statement on Monday that any laws which undermined basic freedoms would be "seriously damaging" to the territory. And the Paris-based World Association of Newspapers warned on Wednesday that the legislation would "give excessive weight to national security at the expense of civil liberties, especially press freedom and freedom of speech"." -
AFP: Media groups warn Hong Kong anti-subversion law would muzzle free speech
2002-11-26"It said the proposed law would damage "Hong Kong's reputation for free-flowing information and possibly spark an exodus of journalists and news organisations, among other dire effects on the territory."..The controversial legislation -- which opponents say is being rammed through at China's behest -- is due to be enacted after a three-month consultation exercise ends December 24." -
AFP: US ambassador to China slams Beijing over human rights (Excerpt)
2002-11-26""If China wants to be accepted as both a respected and responsible member of the international community, then China must abide by certain internationally-accepted forms of behavior," Randt told members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing." -
MEPs Support European Friends of Falun Gong's Appeal Against Loss of Freedom in Hong Kong
2002-11-25"In reply to your letter I have sponsored a motion in the European Parliament condemning the Hong Kong governments proposals. I wish you all the best in your campaign against the introduction of Article 23." -
France: Government Officials are Concerned about Dafa Practitioners Suffering in China
2002-11-25It was said in the letters that France and the European Union have made efforts to improve human rights in China. Every six months they bring up with the Chinese Government issues such as violations of human rights, the freedom of speech for individuals and for groups, and the freedom to express ones opinion. -
Chairman of a Prominent UK Law Society Expresses Concern Over Article 23
2002-11-25The widely opposed Article-23 legislation has caused deep concerns within the UK. Several MPs and Lords have raised the issue with UK and HK authorities and the UK government has urged the HK authority at various occasions to protect human rights and freedoms which must not be jeopardised by any legislation. -
Ukraine: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Social Groups Expo
2002-11-25A young man asked us after viewing our posters, "Which Chinese foundations or organizations support you?" He was moved after he learned that Falun Gong is persecuted in China and we spent our own money to prepare various truth clarification materials to call on people to help our fellow practitioners in China. -
Jiang Regime's Persecution Against European Citizens (part 13) - Belgian Citizen Arrested and Detained in China
2002-11-25He was transferred to another police station and was interrogated for several hours and kept in custody for an entire night with at least 15 other Falun Dafa practitioners. The following day he was deported and told that he was forbidden to enter China again. -
Czech Republic: Dafa Activities During the 2002 NATO Summit (photos)
2002-11-24One journalist, who speaks seven languages, read through all the different language versions of the Dafa flyers, including Chinese. When he had finished, he just stated, What can I do? Please tell me what I can do to help. -
Germany: Parade and Activities in Goslar
2002-11-24These activities have helped to gain the support of the policemen...During our activities, there were only two policemen. One practitioner asked them: only two of you? One policeman said: its enough. -
Letter to a Malaysian Newspaper from the Falun Gong Association (UK)
2002-11-24"I am distressed to see a report in your newspaper 11/11/02 presenting Beijing regime propaganda on Falun Gong and its attempt to dissuade Malaysia from approving the registration of a Falun Gong Association in your country..We hope that you will be able to see through the false Beijing propaganda and support the human rights of innocent civilians who practise Falun Gong." -
British Practitioner Reveals the Truth to Queen Elizabeth about the Persecutory Nature of Article 23
2002-11-24In the letter, the practitioner listed the reasons why they believed Great Britain, as a democratic society, should take its stand in morality, and immediately express its support in preventing Article 23 from being enforced in Hong Kong. Article 23 is a direct violation of human rights. -
The Spectator: Jiang's regime is a fascist regime
2002-11-24"Jiang and the CCP have carried on regardless, ruthlessly quashing worker protests, smashing a nascent democratic movement, and dealing mercilessly with religious believers: Roman Catholics, Tibetan Buddhists and the Falun Gong movement."