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Germany: Falun Gong was a Topic of Discussion During the Annual Meeting of the International Human Rights Association
2003-04-11On the morning of 6th April, the resolution condemning the general human rights abuses and persecution of Falun Gong in China was adopted by a unanimous vote...This resolution will be formally handed over by the German government to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. -
Austria: Falun Dafa at the Natural Health Fair in Salzburg
2003-04-11On March 29th and 30th 2003, a natural health fair was held in Salzburg, Austria .This was a great opportunity to tell more people about Falun Gong and expose the Jiang regimes brutal and inhuman persecution of Falun Gong practitioners to the people of Salzburg. -
Sweden: Letter from Practitioners to the Foreign Minister, Anna Lindh
2003-04-11"As you know, this persecution is a crime against the human rights of Falun Gong practitioners through brutal violence. This persecution should have never happened in the first place and it definitely should not continue...We have taken note of your courage and commitment on other issues, and we are convinced that you are the right person to help improve fundamental human rights in China and to help end the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China." -
Norway: National Magazine Publishes a Large Article About Falun Gong
2003-04-11The article included a big picture of a practitioner sitting in a meditation position and three sections of facts about Falun Gong. One section gave a short overview of what Falun Gong is. A second included facts about the cruel persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. In the third section there was information about where to learn Falun Gong and how to get exercise videos, music and books. -
Radio Free Asia: German Falun Dafa Practitioners Hold Press Conference
2003-04-11German Falun Gong practitioners have filed lawsuits against the German Federal government for infringing upon Falun Gong practitioners basic right to peacefully hold demonstrations and appeals during Jiang Zemins visit to Germany last April. Here is a transcript of a report about this from Radio Free Asia. -
European Parliament Unanimously Adopted a Resolution Expressing strong opposition to any move on the part of the Hong Kong authorities to ban the Falun Gong and serious concern over Article 23
2003-04-10On April 8 2003, the plenary session of the European Parliament unanimously adopted a resolution regarding two reports on Hong Kong. The resolution contained sharp criticisms of the Hong Kong authoritys treatment of Falun Gong and, in particular, the proscription mechanism in the proposed Article-23 legislation which is widely believed to be targeting Falun Gong. -
Denmark: Falun Gong Is Warmly Welcomed at a Health Fair in Aarhus
2003-04-10Practitioners giving out materials were asked many questions. They used this opportunity to tell people about the popularity of Falun Dafa in over 60 countries, the relationship between cultivation, morality and health, and the truth behind the persecution by the Jiang regime. People were shocked by the brutality of what is happening to practitioners in China. -
Germany: People of Aurich Show Concern for the Persecution of Falun Gong in China (photos)
2003-04-10Throughout the information day, practitioners talked with a lot of people. It was clear that more and more people want to learn about Falun Dafa and the true facts behind the persecution. Some watched the exercise demonstration, some read the information boards and others expressed their indignation at the Chinese governments persecution and murder of Falun Gong practitioners. -
Manchester Evening News (UK): A Chinese student is appealing for help from the government to persuade authorities in his homeland to free his imprisoned fiancée
2003-04-10'A Chinese student is appealing for help from the government to persuade authorities in his homeland to free his imprisoned fiancée. Wei Guo, a student at UMIST, fears he will never see girlfriend Yong Jie again after she was arrested in Beijing as part of a crackdown on the banned spiritual movement Falun Gong.' -
Italy: Young and Old Learn the Truth During a Visit to a Venice School
2003-04-09One practitioner painted the Chinese characters Zhen Shan Ren for the schoolchildren. Practitioners told the staff of the school about the persecution of Falun Dafa that is occurring in China today, and how the Jiang regime has used wicked and illegal means to suppress practitioners. -
Romania: A letter from Artist Zhang Cuiying
2003-04-09"I was recently invited to Romania to hold an exhibition and introduce Chinese painting and art to the people here. I never expected that the Chinese government would harass me in front of the media and the public, without any dignity or decorum. I feel sorry and ashamed for these overseas representatives who act on behalf of the Chinese government." -
Iceland: Senior Officials Receive Information on Lawsuit against Jiang Zemin
2003-04-09Dafa practitioners sent information about the persecution in China, and copies of the lawsuit against Jiang for the crimes of genocide and brutal torture, to the Icelandic Government. Hopefully, the senior Icelandic officials and also those who offered to help Dafa practitioners can gain a better understanding of the true nature of Falun Dafa and make correct decisions on this matter in the future. -
Ireland: Campaign to Rescue Students Feng and Fang: A Letter to an Irish Minister
2003-04-09"Can you support our efforts to rescue these two students by writing to the Chinese Embassy in Ireland and urging them to release them, and also urging the Irish Embassy in China to let authorities there know the Irish people want them released?..With the support of the Irish government these two young students can be back in Ireland very soon." -
DJ (Dow Jones International News): EU Parliament Concerned About HK Anti-Subversion Bill
2003-04-09'The E.U. assembly said it had "serious concern with regard to several aspects of the proposed...legislation," particularly the banning of organizations like the Falun Gong spiritual movement which is already outlawed in mainland China. It added that the bill "must not undermine existing human rights and civil and religious liberties."' -
Austrian Falun Dafa Association Sends Congratulations to the Greek Falun Dafa Association
2003-04-09"We are pleased to hear of the establishment of the Greek Falun Dafa Association. The Austrian Falun Dafa Association hereby sends the warmest and the most sincere congratulations."