Human Rights Activists in China

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the immediate release of several human rights defenders detained in China and expresses deep concern over the suppression of religious and political freedoms.
10 18.01.2018
Other
lawyer
government
international relations

Key points

  • Demand for the immediate and unconditional release of several human rights defenders, activists, and a monk currently detained in China.
  • Urgent call to investigate allegations of torture and ill-treatment against detainees.
  • Concern regarding the impact of new security laws on civil society and the ability to engage in peaceful activism.
  • Emphasis on the need for China to respect its own constitutional protections for religious freedom and national minorities.
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