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Australia: Third Directions Hearing Held in Falun Gong Practitioners' Lawsuit against Foreign Minister Downer
2005-09-17
"I think this [Downer's action] does not conform to basic values of freedom of speech and freedom of protest in Australia." "I support Australian citizens' actions of challenging these documents [issued by Downer] to safeguard Australian basic values. I wish your efforts achieve success." -
India: Falun Gong Becomes Focus of Attention at the New Delhi International Book Fair
2005-09-17
Compared with other publishers' booths, the Falun Gong booth was more spacious and attractive, and the booth attracted many people. When practitioners demonstrated the Falun Gong exercises, people stopped to watch. Many people wanted to try the exercises themselves, so practitioners taught them. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Appeal for an End to the Persecution throughout New York
2005-09-16
In order to appeal for an end to the brutal persecution of Falun Gong taking place in China, Dafa practitioners have been holding a series of activities that have become a unique and impressive presence throughout New York. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Hold Grand Parade to Call for an End to the Persecution During the UN World Summit in New York
2005-09-16
The procession spanned over a dozen blocks, and was energetic and majestic. People getting off work were amazed at such a vast and mighty procession. Many people carefully read the contents on the banners. Some people hurriedly took out their cell phones to record this historic scene. Many people applauded and smiled to show their support. -
Hu Jintao Arrives in New York, Falun Gong Practitioners Appeal for an End to the Persecution
2005-09-15
As head of the CCP, why would he take such great pains to avoid people welcoming him? Wise people all know that those who are truly concerned about Hu are Falun Gong practitioners. Why not take a good look at Falun Gong practitioners' kind thoughts with honour and dignity? "Hu Jintao, the time given to you by God and the people is limited." -
Stories From Clarifying the Truth during Hu's visit to Canada
2005-09-15
Hu Jintao's visit to Canada provided Falun Gong practitioners with a good opportunity to clarify the facts to people. Over the two weeks prior to Hu's visit, anti-torture exhibits were held on busy Toronto streets and in front of the City Hall and Queens Park, the heart of Ontario's Provincial government. Various street activities also gave good opportunities to practitioners to distribute truth-clarification materials and collect petition signatures. -
Chief Perpetrator of the Persecution Zeng Qinghong Visits Hong Kong, Practitioners Protest and Release a Public Statement
2005-09-15
At noon on September 11th, practitioners sent forth righteous thoughts outside the Chinese Liaison Office where Zeng would meet with CCP personnel staying in Hong Kong. Practitioners managed to display banners requesting Zeng to immediately stop the persecution of Falun Gong. -
United States: Prior to the United Nations World Summit, Falun Gong Practitioners Appeal for an End to the Persecution in New York
2005-09-14
Overseas Falun Gong practitioners' family members in China are suffering persecution. This is only a small example of the brutal persecution happening in China. In the past six more years, tens of thousands of Falun Gong practitioners in China have been detained or forced to become homeless. Nearly 3,000 practitioners are verified to have died as a result of the persecution. -
Media Report on Canadian Prime Minister Urging Hu Jintao to Improve Human Rights in China
2005-09-14Montreal Gazzette: "On Friday morning, Prime Minister Martin and Hu Jintao held a joint news conference. Hu Jintao faced a flurry of questions on human rights from Canadian journalists. Hu sidestepped one question by a Canadian journalist about the large demonstration that greeted the Chinese leader...Hu defended China's human rights policies by saying that it is normal for Canada and China to hold different views on human rights because of differences in their cultures and histories." -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Call for an End to the Persecution during Hu's Visit in North California
2005-09-13
Practitioner Sherry Zhang said that Hu Jintao has been in the post as the Chinese President for more than three years. Unfortunately, the ruthless suppression against Falun Gong, initiated by Jiang Zemin, continues. The current situation looks peaceful on the surface, but the persecution has in fact been escalating. -
Ottawa: Photo Reports on "Anti-Torture" Exhibit
2005-09-13
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Bo Xilai Facing Lawsuit in New York - Plaintiffs Demand Arrest, Conviction and Expulsion
2005-09-12On September 8th, 2005, the directors of the International Advocates for Justice and the Human Rights Law Projects filed a criminal lawsuit against Bo Xilai, charging him with torture. The lawsuit states that defendant Bo Xilai, when head of Liaoning Province, planned, instigated, ordered, authorised and incited police and other security personnel to abuse the plaintiffs and other similar victims. He also directed, controlled or instigated these personnel to carry out the abuse. -
Canada: Falun Gong Practitioners Continue Peaceful Appeal During Hu Jintao's Visit in Toronto
2005-09-12
Hu Jintao arrived in Toronto. on September 10th, 2005 continuing his visit in Canada. Outside the hotel where Hu stayed, more than 500 Falun Gong practitioners continued their peaceful appeal for an end to the persecution. -
Canada: Prime Minister Raises Falun Gong Issue with Hu; Leader of the Official Opposition Supports Practitioners
2005-09-11
Roger Clavet, the critic of Asia-Pacific of Bloc Québécois and Member of Parliament (MP), showed up at practitioners' appeal site in front of Parliament and had a group photo with practitioners. He said that he would meet Hu Jintao in a while and would raise the issue of Falun Gong. MP David Kilgour went to Parliament to support the practitioners. -
Canada: Hu Arrives without Bo Xilai; Practitioners Call for Persecutors to be Brought to Justice
2005-09-11
On September 8th, Chinese leader Hu Jintao and his delegation arrived in Ottawa. Practitioners from Canada and the U.S. held public appeals at Ottawa Airport, the hotel where Hu is to stay and the Governor General's office. Taking this opportunity, practitioners displayed banners to urge Hu to end the persecution.
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