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• Indonesia: Jakarta Practitioners Hold Anti-torture Exhibition and Expose the Truth to Chinese Embassy Staff

  2004-12-25
  On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, Jakarta practitioners held an anti-torture exhibition with actors and posters on the spacious sidewalk across the street from the Chinese Embassy. The purpose of the event was to expose the brutal persecution of Falun Gong by Jiang Zemin's group and the Chinese Communist Party.
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• Taiwan: A Hundred Falun Gong Practitioners Demonstrate the Exercises at a Sports Meet in Dongguang Elementary School

  2004-12-25
  On November the 19th 2004, more than a hundred Falun Gong practitioners took part in the sports meet held by Dongguang Elementary School in Tainan City and demonstrated the five Falun Gong exercises. As the sports meet was held during the evening, Falun Gong practitioners placed handmade lotus lanterns around them while demonstrating the exercises.
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• Indonesia: Media Outlets Vie with Each Other to Report on Falun Gong Art Exhibition

  2004-12-24
  On December 16th and 17th, 2004, an international art exhibition entitled "Uncompromising Spirit", was held at the University of Surabaya, Indonesia. The Vice President of the University of Surabaya cut the ribbon in person at the opening ceremony and made a speech. Major newspapers in Indonesia reported this event on their prominent pages.
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• Epoch Times: Murder, Torture Lawsuit in Tanzania Moves Forward

  2004-12-24
  "The High Court of Tanzania, where proceedings continue against Chinese official Chen Zhili. She is alleged to be responsible for murder and torture of Falun Gong practitioners in China. (Epoch Times) The High Court of Tanzania has taken the next step in the lawsuit against Chinese official Chen Zhili, who is accused of murder and torture of Falun Gong practitioners during her tenure as education minister."
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• United States: Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives Recognize Mr. Li Hongzhi and Falun Dafa

  2004-12-24
  "Mr. Li's teaching which promotes better health and high moral standards and in further recognition of Falun Dafa practitioners in China who have maintained their unequivocal right, often at extraordinary personal risk to their practice and belief in truthfulness, compassion and tolerance. May the Truth Compassion Tolerance art exhibit and cultural events enjoy great success."
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• Chile & Bolivia: Criminal Lawsuits Filed Against Jiang Zemin And Other High Ranking Chinese Officials During Hu Jintao's Visit to South America

  2004-12-23
  During Chinese president Hu Jintao's visit to Chile for the 2004 APEC Summit, Falun Gong practitioners filed a criminal lawsuit for the crimes of genocide and torture against former Chinese President Jiang Zemin and other high ranking Chinese officials. The lawsuit has been supported by 16 victims and was signed in the presence of, Mrs. Dai Zhizhen, whose husband was tortured to death at the young age of 34, leaving his recently born daughter without a father.
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• United States: "Truth, Compassion, Forbearance" Art Exhibition Hosted by MIT

  2004-12-23
  On December 16th-19th, the world famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a special event, the "Truth, Compassion, Forbearance Art Exhibition." The exhibition is made up of oil paintings, Chinese-style paintings and sculpture created by Falun Dafa practitioners.
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• Taiwan: Introducing Falun Dafa and Exposing the Persecution at a Festival in Luzhu

  2004-12-23
  On December 18th and 19th, 2004, the annual Tomato Cultural Festival was held in Luzhu, Kaohsiung County. In order to let more people learn about Falun Dafa, Kaohsiung practitioners participated in the event. Crowds surrounded the site and the county-head also came to encourage the practitioners.
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• Falun Gong Practitioners' Lawsuits Against China Press and Sing Tao Daily Submitted to U.S. Supreme Court

  2004-12-22
  "When we enjoy the freedom of speech and press in a democratic society, we must safeguard our freedom. In other words, to enjoy our freedom and rights, we must respect the freedom and rights of others. In the United States, Falun Gong is a legitimate group protected by law. The First Amendment protects Falun Gong practitioners' freedoms of belief and assembly. China Press and Xing Tao Daily have become Jiang's propaganda machines overseas in slandering Falun Gong."
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• Canada: Practitioners Hold Anti-Torture Exhibition and Expose the Brutality of the Persecution

  2004-12-22
  On December 18th, 2004, Falun Gong practitioners in Vancouver, Canada once again conducted an anti-torture exhibition in front of the downtown art museum to expose the persecution of Falun Gong in China. The theme of this event was to rescue orphans of Falun Gong practitioners who died from the persecution.
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• United States: The Lotus Flower Lamp In the Rain

  2004-12-22
  The Falun Gong procession made a beautiful impression on the spectators in the rain. The largest newspaper of Salem, the Statesman's Journal, published a report the next day. The article had a picture and introduced the Falun Dafa dancers. It also reported that the Falun Gong entry won the "Best Costume Award."
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• Central News Agency (Taiwan): Falun Gong Practitioners Sue Chinese Officials, French Court Asks for Assistance from Chinese Judiciary

  2004-12-21
  On December 17, the Central News Agency reported significant progress in the lawsuit against former Chinese Vice Premier, Li Lanqing. The plaintiffs' lawyer, Mr. William Bourdon, stated that a French court had asked the Chinese judiciary to assist in the investigation. Under a mutual assistance agreement between the Chinese and French judiciaries, the Chinese government cannot, in theory, ignore the request. This is the first case in which a European court has asked the Chinese judiciary for assistance.
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• Canada: "Uncompromising Spirit" Art Exhibition Moves University Students and Faculty Members as Well as Local Residents

  2004-12-21
  From December 14 to 16, 2004, "Uncompromising Spirit," a touring exhibition of paintings by Falun Gong practitioners, was held in the Alumni Conference Hall of Guelph University, Canada. One after another, visitors expressed their support for Falun Dafa and condemned the persecution.
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• United States: Practitioners in Los Angeles Win Four Awards in Two Parades

  2004-12-21
  Falun Gong practitioners in Los Angeles participated in two Christmas parades on December 11th and 12th, one in Bell City, the other in South Gate City. Parade spectators received Falun Gong warmly and were enthusiastic about receiving leaflets and other materials about Falun Gong.
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• EFGIC: International Falun Gong Plaintiffs Win Torture Lawsuits

  2004-12-20
  LONDON [EFGIC] – We are encouraged by last Wednesday’s U.S. court ruling which found two high-ranking Chinese officials liable for crimes of torture, genocide, and other crimes against humanity. This ruling adds to the momentum of 47 lawsuits filed in 29 countries and six continents against Chinese officials who have actively persecuted Falun Gong practitioners. These lawsuits have become the largest international collaborative legal effort since the Nuremberg Nazi trials.
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