Two Elderly Practitioners Die in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region As a Result of the Persecution

1. Mr. Ma Chunwang Dies after Suffering Persecution

Mr. Ma Chunwang, 82, lived in Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. He was arrested many times after the persecution began in 1999. On September 6th, 2008, he was arrested along with fellow practitioners Mr. Cao Hongqi and Mr. Zou Kewen, and about a dozen practitioners then later bailed him out. On May 6th, 2009, the Middle Court of Urumqi City held trials for Mr. Cao Hongqi, Mr. Zou Kewen, Mr. Zhu Kui, and Mr. Ma Chunwang. Mr. Ma returned home after the trials. On July 12th, 2009, Mr. Ma was found dead by his neighbour in his home. His Falun Gong books, personal ID, and MP3 player had been taken away from his home.

2. Mr. Liu Chaokun's Mother Dies after Three of Her Family Members Were Taken Away

Mr. Liu Chaokun; his wife, Ms. Chen Ping; and his niece, Ms. Liu Hongxia, were all arrested from home on July 12th, 2008. They lived together with his mother, who was over 80 years old and took care Ms. Liu's toddler. After they were arrested, Mr. Liu's mother was left without anyone to look after her and the young child, or any source of income. With the toddler in tow, she went to request the release of her family at the 610 Office¹ every day. Placed under tremendous hardship by having her family and support system taken away due to the persecution, she passed away on June 26th, 2009.

Note

1. "The 610 office" is an agency specifically created to persecute Falun Gong, with absolute power over each level of administration in the Party and all other political and judiciary systems.

Chinese version available at http://minghui.ca/mh/articles/2009/7/26/205320.html