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Statement from Nick Palmer MP Supporting the Global Coalition Against Article 23 Rally in London
2003-02-10"Britain's transfer of Hong Kong was agreed on the basis of continuation of traditional rights of residents to basic freedoms, and like many MPs I'm very concerned about the reports on these proposals." -
Germany: The Ministry of Domestic Affairs in Berlin Apologises to Falun Gong Practitioners for Over-reacting in April 2002
2003-02-09When Jiang Zemin visited Berlin, from April 8 to 11 2002, the German police over-reacted and forced Falun Gong practitioners away from certain areas, searched through their belongings, and confiscated their yellow T-shirts. The Chief Officer of the Police Station and the Ministry of Domestic Affairs recently expressed their sincerest apologies for the fact that they "over-reacted in certain details" during these events. -
UK: Chinese New Year in the North of England
2003-02-09As practitioners began to demonstrate the Falun Gong exercises, the strong righteous field attracted the attention of many Chinese and western people immediately. They stood in front of the practitioners and, in the meantime, they asked other practitioners who were distributing materials for further information about Falun Dafa. At one point, several Chinese children were competing for the materials until every one of them had got one. -
Letter from the Swedish Falun Dafa Association to the Authorities in Burma
2003-02-09"Mr. Chan did not harm anyone, he did not threaten anyone, and he did not cause damage to anything around him. Even though he is an old man, compassion gave him the strength to care for people who are suffering in China. In Europe we would have applauded and respected him. Why is he sentenced to prison for 7 years?" -
Sweden: New Years Celebrations (Part 5)
2003-02-09 -
UK: Dafa Practitioners are Invited to Give Performances in Several Different Places During the Chinese Spring Festival
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Dai Zhizhen Tells Her Story in the Finnish Newspaper Metro
2003-02-08Metro, one of the most widely read newspapers in Helsinki, featured a full-page article about Australian Falun Gong practitioner Dai Zhizhen and how the cruel persecution of Falun Gong affected the life of her family. -
France: Government Officials and Parliament Members Send New Years Greetings to the French Falun Dafa Association (3)
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The Associated Press: A group of U.S. congressmen is asking for the "immediate release" of 37 people being held in China for practicing Falun Gong
2003-02-08'"The Chinese government continues to imprison, torture, and murder" practitioners, the Falun Dafa Information Center said in an e-mail, quoting a Jan. 22 letter by 10 congressmen from New Jersey to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell. "It is extremely disheartening to see that little progress has been made with respect to ending the persecution."' -
Sweden's Lerum City Government Proclaim Their First Falun Dafa Day
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UK: Righteous Officials in York do not bow to Pressure from Jiang Regime - New Year Celebrations go Ahead!
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Declaration from the French Green Party: 'Falun Gong practitioners, you can count on our permanent support!'
2003-02-08 -
EFGIC: Beijing and Taipei: Two Cities, Worlds Apart
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Heidenheimer Wochenblatt (German newspaper): Support Action in our 'Amnesty International' Series (pictures)
2003-02-08 -
Spain: 'The Most Outstanding Exhibitor' Falun Dafa at the National Spanish Health Fair
2003-02-08