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UK Member of Parliament Marris Writes to Wen Jiabao Urging Chinese Government to Release Falun Gong Practitioners
2003-11-21
"On November 13 2003, UK Member of Parliament Marris wrote to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, urging the Chinese government to release Falun Gong practitioners unconditionally. Marris said in his letter, they are incarcerated solely because of their expression of their peacefully held belief. "I strongly urge the Chinese government to ensure that independent investigation is carried out into the allegations and released them unconditionally if the allegations are upheld." -
Several Scandinavian Newspapers Reprint and Cite News Issued by the Swedish Falun Gong Information Centre
2003-11-21
In September and October, forty-four Falun Gong deaths from torture and abuse have occurred in China. A press release regarding this news was sent to the largest news agency in Sweden and Norway, via the Swedish Falun Gong Information Centre, which was reprinted by the agency. Several Scandinavian media oulets also reprinted or quoted the news that exposed the facts of the brutal persecution launched by Jiang and Luo. This aroused more condemnation for the persecution throughout Scandinavia. -
A Special Report from "Radio Free Asia" (RFA)
2003-11-21
Preparations for the annual European Falun Dafa Experience Sharing Conference have been arranged and practitioners are now awaiting the start of the conference. According to prediction, there should be hundreds of Falun Gong practitioners attending the conference, which is being held in Berlin, from 20 countries throughout Europe. The following is a report from Radio Free Asia regarding the conference. -
Germany: The People of Frankfurt Support the Lawsuit Against Jiang
2003-11-20
Recently, practitioners from Frankfurt organised a photo exhibition to let people know the facts about the persecution and expose Jiang Zemin’s crimes of torture and genocide against Falun Gong. During the activity, pedestrians, tourists and Chinese citizens all carefully looked at the pictures and expressed their surprise at what is happening in China. Many passersby signed the petition to support the lawsuit. -
Sweden: Lerum City High School Students Learn Falun Gong
2003-11-20
Two Swedish Falun Gong practitioners were invited by a high school in Lerum City to introduce Falun Gong. After the class, the students went to practitioners and asked for some truth clarifying materials. Many of them wanted to know about the free local classes where they could learn to practise Falun Gong. They left happily when practitioners promised to arrange a class for them. -
"Radio France Internationale" (RFI): Ten Thousand Falun Gong practitioners Assemble to Support the Lawsuit Against Jiang Zemin at the Taiwan Criminal Court
2003-11-20
"According to a report from the Central News Agency in Taiwan, the Taiwanese Falun Dafa Association launched an assembly to support suing the Jiang regime for persecuting seven Taiwan Falun Gong practitioners. They will file a lawsuit charging the former Chinese president, Jiang Zemin, the former vice-Premier Li Lanqing and a member of the Politburo Standing Committee, Luo Gan, with the crime of genocide at the Taiwan High Court on the 17th of November." -
The Finnish Clearharmony Website is Officially Launched
2003-11-19
The Finnish Clearharmony website is now online at http://fi.clearharmony.net. -
Sweden: Portraying the Evil Nature of the Persecution and Appealing for the Rescue of Charles Li and Other Practitioners
2003-11-19
Recently, Swedish practitioners used their free time to peacefully appeal in front of the Chinese Consulate in Gothenburg for an end to the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. Practitioners also expressed their support for the hundred Falun Gong practitioners who are on hunger strike in Jilin prison. -
Sweden: Promoting Falun Gong and Exposing the Persecution in Lerum
2003-11-19
Practitioners demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises, distributed information about the practice and the persecution, and collected petition signatures calling for the rescue of American citizen Charles Li, who is currently being illegally detained and brainwashed in China. Many passers-by showed an interest in the activities. -
MEP Offers Help to Bring Chief Persecutor Luo Gan to Justice
2003-11-18
This MEP reminded practitioners that action must be taken, justice will win and as a result the persecution of Falun Gong will come to an end. In conclusion, she stated "if there is an opportunity, I am willing to help you with the lawsuit against Luo Gan. With regards to this, please let us keep in contact." -
EFGIC: Chinese Gestapo-Like Agency Plays the Name Game
2003-11-18
Chinese Government sources say such a name change along with the “disbanded” claim is a tactic frequently used by the Communist Party. They change the façade of an agency or policy that violates domestic and international laws, deflecting investigations and muting criticism. The sources say, however, the agency typically continues exactly as it always has with little or no change to its purpose or methods of operation. -
Germany: Activities in Munich Highlight Efforts to Bring Jiang Zemin to Justice
2003-11-17
On November the 8th, 2003, practitioners from Munich, Stuttgart and other areas held a series of activities entitled the “Trial to Bring Jiang to Justice ” on Marienplatz square in Munich. Despite the cold weather, there were still a lot of passers-by, who were attracted by practitioners exercise demonstrations and photos of the worldwide spread of Falun Gong. -
France: Guadeloupe Falun Gong Practitioners Invited to Introduce Falun Gong in Several Cities
2003-11-17
On the morning of August the 16th, 2003, Guadeloupe Falun Gong practitioners introduced Falun Gong to the resident’s of “Pointe-Noire”. Practitioners held the activity on the local government’s square and used the time to clarify the facts to people about the persecution of Falun Gong as well as letting people know about the crimes that Jiang Zemin has committed. -
EFGIC: American Citizen Subjected to Daily Brainwashing Sessions in Chinese Prison
2003-11-16
LONDON (EFGIC) – A U.S. Consulate official in Shanghai has informed Ms. Yeong-Ching Foo that Chinese authorities have been forcing her fiancé Dr. Charles Lee to undergo brainwashing sessions on a daily basis. The sessions are carried out to force Dr. Lee to renounce Falun Gong, and have occurred despite numerous protests from the U. S. State Department. -
United Kingdom: Promoting Falun Gong at the Southport Body, Mind and Spirit Exhibition
2003-11-16
On Sunday the 9th of November, practitioners from Manchester took part in a Body Mind and Spirit Exhibition was held at the Floral Hall in Southport. The stand attracted people throughout the day and practitioners handed out leaflets, collected signatures. Many people were astonished to hear of the persecution, particularly after watching the exercise demonstrations.
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