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UK: MPs Raise Falun Gong in Parliament Debate
2002-12-05Mr. Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland, stated, If we allow ourselves to be seen as tolerating such abuses, the danger is that the view from inside China will be that we are more than tolerating themthat we accept and agree with them. That would be entirely regrettable. -
Czech Republic: Letter of Support from Vice Chairman of the Czech Senate to Dafa practitioners during the NATO Summit
2002-12-05"But what the world today does not need less of is quietening down, meditation and knowing oneself. Only in this way shall we all be able to feel free and safe. Falun Gong connects both of these needs. That is the reason why I am personally sympathetic to the Falun Gong movement." -
Ukraine: Kiev Practitioners Are Invited to Attend the National Expo
2002-12-05The Expo organizers had gained a very good impression of Falun Dafa from the 2001 Expo and invited practitioners to introduce Falun Gong again at the 2002 Expo. During the 4-day expo, a large number of people visited the Falun Gong booth and asked for introductory materials. -
Jiang Regime's Persecution Against European Citizens (Part 17) - Couple Denied Reunion for 2 Years
2002-12-05Mr. Xu was expelled from Zhongshan University. He was later arrested and sentenced to 18-months in Tuanhe labour camp...his passport has since expired, leaving him with no way to obtain a visa and rejoin his wife in the Netherlands. His wife, Ms. Deng Qing commented; The last time I saw him was two years ago, I dont know when I will be able to have a reunion with him. -
Finland: Letter to a Practitioner from a Parliament Minister
2002-12-05"The EU has repeatedly expressed to Chinas authorities its concern of the actions against spiritual groups. The EU has also in the same way brought up with Chinas authorities some single cases concerning members of Falun Gong. This will be done in the future too." -
UK: MPs raise their Concerns over Hong Kongs Article 23 legislation
2002-12-05Dr Stephen Ladyman MP said this is an issue about which I am deeply concerned. Dr Ladyman has raised the issue with both the HK authorities and the UK Foreign Ministry. -
Letter from Robert Evans MEP to European Friends of Falun Gong
2002-12-05"You may be pleased to learn that the human rights situation in Hong Kong has received serious attention within the European Parliament on many occasions. The persecution of the Falun Gong practitioners and general respect for human rights has been debated and MEPs have used their position to highlight the situation and apply pressure on the Commission and Council for action." -
Amnesty International Issue Formal Response to Article 23 Proposals
2002-12-05"Amnesty International is disappointed that the need to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law has not led to the removal of archaic laws and the development of legislation in line with human rights and international laws and standards. Instead the authorities have included more offences, many of which have the potential to conflict with human rights standards." -
The Epoch Times (Europe): Interview with Chairman of Hong Kong Democratic Party
2002-12-05On 21st November, the Epoch Times correspondent in London interviewed Mr. Martin Lee in his hotel in central London. The full text of the conversation is in the body of this article. -
Apple Daily: Expose the deceit of Article 23 - One Could Be Charged with Treason at any Moment (photo)
2002-12-05"[Hong Kong] government officials often emphasize that the legislation of Article 23 of the "Basic Law" will only limit to define some high-level crimes that ordinary citizens would not commit. However, a large group of lawyers stand up boldly and write articles in person to expose the governments lies." -
Reuters: Subversion law seen turning HK into "police state"
2002-12-05"Hong Kong's controversial anti-subversion legislation will turn the freewheeling city into a police state, a human rights expert said on Wednesday." -
BBC: China 'blocks 10% of websites'
2002-12-05"As many as one in 10 websites may be deliberately blocked to users in China, a US study suggests." -
EFIC: Persecution of Falun Gong in China Claims at Least 15 Lives in November
2002-12-04In the last month, the deaths of 15 Falun Gong practitioners have been confirmed by the European Falun Gong Information Centre. Sadly these recorded cases are only the tip of the iceberg - One can only imagine how many more murders have been carried out in cold blood and covered up by the Jiang regime's web of lies and corruption. -
Italy: Falun Gong, the Focal Point at an Annual World Conference on Women and Peace
2002-12-04While practitioners demonstrated the five sets of exercises amid the melodious Dafa music of "Pudu," the entire conference floor was still without a sound. It was a deeply touching moment. -
IGFM Press Advisory: Fischer to intervene for the release of Xiong Wei
2002-12-04The International Association for Human Rights (IGFM) appealed on Monday to Mr. Joschka Fischer, Germanys Foreign Minister. He will meet Thursday in Berlin with his Chinese counterpart, Tang Jiaxuan, to intervene for the release of former Berlin student Xiong Wei. We want to know that Xiong Wei is safe and beseech you to assertively bring about her release,