Worldwide News
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Australia: Young Practitioners Begin Car Tour to Clarify the Truth and Rescue Orphaned Practitioners in China
2005-10-10To rescue Falun Gong children being persecuted in China, a group of students ranging in age from 5 to 19 held a four-day car tour during school break. Before the tour, the students held a press conference in front of the Chinese Consulate in Sydney on October 4th, 2005. The tour is scheduled to stop at 8 cities. -
A Report from the United Nations Commission on Human Rights States That the Chinese Communist Party Interferes with the Judicial System to Persecute Falun Gong
2005-10-09Attorney Wei was threatened and harassed for defending practitioner Liang Changying. Ms. Liang was sentenced to five and a half years in prison. After the court adjourned, the public prosecutor allegedly asked about the existence of a regulation stating that lawyers cannot defend Falun Gong practitioners who plead "not guilty". -
Australia: Practitioners Participate in Penrith Spring Celebration in Sydney
2005-10-09On October 1st, practitioners in Sydney were invited to participate in the annual spring celebration. They demonstrated the five exercise sets to local people and performed dancing that they composed themselves, which were welcomed by local people. Local people learned the facts about Falun Gong and came to understand the cruel persecution. -
Malaysia: "Truth, Compassion, Tolerance" Art Exhibition Introduces Falun Gong to People at Cameron Highlands
2005-10-08On October 1st and 2nd, practitioners held a Truth, Compassion, Tolerance Art Exhibition. On the opening day of the exhibition, many tourists came before the practitioners set up it. They said they regretted not being able to stay long enough to learn the practice because they had a scheduled to keep and had to leave for other sites. -
Australia: Falun Gong Practitioners Invited to Annual "Floriade by Train" Festival in Canberra
2005-10-08The annual "Floriade by Train" festival of Canberra, Australia is from September 17th to October 16th. Just as in previous years, Falun Gong practitioners were invited to perform at the festival. Many people observed both the flowers and the Falun Gong exercise demonstration. Some of the tourists began to learn the exercises. -
Japan: Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance Art Exhibit in Saitama County
2005-10-07Many visitors said that persons in the paintings seem to be alive. They did not simply view the paintings, but listened to persons in the paintings tell them real stories. Some people could not help touching the children in the paintings to console them. -
Falun Gong Practitioners in Washington, DC Solemnly Admonish Sun Jiazheng: It's a Crime to Persecute Falun Gong!
2005-10-06The Internet Civilisation Project Committee headed by Sun Jiazheng is in charge of intercepting emails with Falun Gong-related content. Sun Jiazheng also spread hate propaganda and ordered intellectuals to create works aimed at inciting hatred against Falun Gong. This propaganda is directly responsible for some Chinese people's resentment of Falun Gong, which helped the CCP to torture and murder Falun Gong practitioners. -
Singapore: Falun Gong Practitioners Gather in front of the Chinese Embassy to Call for an End to the Killing
2005-10-06Every day, regardless of whether the sun is burning or it rains heavily, people can always see Falun Gong practitioners peacefully appeal in front of Chinese Embassy in Singapore. We hope more kind-hearted people can help us to call for an end to such an unprecedented, senseless persecution. -
United States: Benefit Performance at Central Park to Call for Rescue of Children Suffering due to the Persecution
2005-10-05A variety of performances were presented and began with a large dance, "Heavenly Phenomena". The traditional oriental performances attracted a large amount of tourists. Performances also included violin and cello solos, vocal solos, chorus, magic performance and other dances. -
Canadian Officials Receive Evidence Supporting Charges of Crimes Against Humanity Filed Against Xia Deren
2005-10-05Canadian officials have confirmed that on Sept. 27th, 2005, they received evidence supporting charges of "crimes against humanity" as well as documents from a U.S. court convicting Chinese official Xia Deren of the same charge. Xia planned to visit Canada on September 30th but cancelled his visit at the last minute. -
Thailand: Practitioners Hold Peaceful Appeal in front of the Chinese Embassy
2005-10-04The persecution of "Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance" is an attack on humanity's true nature. It tramples justice and human dignity. We call on all people to reach out and help. We call on world society to pay attention to the persecution that has been going on in China and help stop the killing. -
United States: Falun Dafa Practitioners Attend Arts Festival Parade in St. Louis
2005-10-04On October 1st, Dafa practitioners took part in the "Loop in Motion" Art Festival Parade in University City, St. Louis. Their beautifully decorated float and the elegant exercise demonstration on the float were warmly received by the spectators. Practititioners attendance in the parade was due to the organisers actively seeking out their participation. -
United States: Rescued and Arrived in the U.S., Falun Gong Practitioner Li Weixun Expresses Gratitude at a Press Conference Held in Washington, DC
2005-10-03At the press conference, Li Weixun said, "I'm very grateful to the U.S. government, U.S. Congress and the people of the United States for rescuing and helping me. The U.S. government has accepted me and other Falun Gong practitioners before me and provided us with a basic living guarantee. -
Thailand: "I Want to Study at Minghui School"
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Canada: Practitioners, Human Rights Lawyer and MPs Call on the Canadian Government to Bar Entry to Persecutors of Falun Gong
2005-10-02On September 28th, Falun Gong practitioners from Ottawa, Vancouver and Toronto held seperate appeals to call on the Canadian government to bar Xia Deren, Dalian Mayor and Deputy Governor of Liaoning Province, from entering Canada. Xia is scheduled to hold a business visit to Canada on September 30th.