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United States: Practitioners Participate in Large-Scale Activity in the Chinese Community
2004-01-26
The opening ceremony of the annual Chinese Industry and Commerce Exhibition was held in East Los Angeles on January 17, 2004. Falun Gong practitioners demonstrated the 5 sets of Falun Gong exercises in front of a booth in the exhibition hall, distributed truth-clarification materials, and promoted Dafa books. -
Canada: Those Who Persecute Falun Gong Will Face Trial
2004-01-25
On January 20, 2004, representatives of the Falun Dafa Association of Canada, the World Organization to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong and Mr. David Matas, renowned international human rights lawyer, held a press conference at the Canadian Parliament. The news conference announced how they have applied the Crimes Against Humanity and War Program (CAHWCP) to sanction those who persecute Falun Gong. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Hold Candlelight Vigil to Support Lawsuit against Jiang Zemin
2004-01-25
On January 20, 2004, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit accepted the appeals of Falun Gong practitioners on the lawsuit against Jiang Zemin. In the evening, Los Angeles practitioners held a candlelight vigil in front of the Chinese Consulate and sent forth righteous thoughts to support the lawsuit against Jiang. -
United States: Appeal in New York - Stop Killing Falun Gong Practitioners and Bring Jiang Zemin to Justice
2004-01-25
Upon the arrival of the Eve of the 2004 Chinese New Year, news came that another fellow practitioner in China was tortured to death. Greater New York practitioners gathered in front of the Chinese Consulate and called for the end of the persecution, as well as bringing the killers to justice. -
United States: Chicago Falun Gong Practitioners Continue Peacefully Appealing outside Chinese Consulate as Lawsuit against Jiang Zemin Enters New Phase
2004-01-24
On January 20th Lead attorney in the lawsuit against former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin and the "610 Office" for persecuting Falun Gong, filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals. At the same time, in front of the Chinese Consulate, several dozen local Falun Gong practitioners continued their peaceful appeals. -
Chicago Tribune: Falun Gong supporters appeal [Jiang Zemin] suit dismissal
2004-01-24U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly dismissed the original case in September because foreign heads of state are protected from civil lawsuits in the United States. But because Jiang is no longer president, the case should be reconsidered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, said Falun Gong attorney, Terri Marsh. "Once they leave office, they're fair game," she said. "The status of a head of state is very different from that of a former head of state. ... Immunity is not impunity." -
Vancouver Sun: Chinese officials on RCMP watchlist: Fifteen high-ranking people have been accused of torturing members of the Falun Gong
2004-01-24"We have a list of names that was given to us," said Deschenes, an RCMP media relations officer. "In the event that someone that is suspected of being part of crimes against humanity is in Canada, certainly the RCMP would be looking into it, and if a criminal investigation is warranted, we will do that." -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners Participate in Martin Luther King Day Parade
2004-01-23
On January 19 2004, Falun Gong practitioners from Houston and Dallas participated in the 10th annual parade on Martin Luther King Day, which attracted five hundred organizations and forty thousand people. The Falun Gong procession was received with waves of warm applause throughout the parade. -
Article from Chicago Daily Law Bulletin: Jiang Liable on Civil Rights: Falun Gong
2004-01-23'Victims of a crackdown on the Falun Gong have the right to pursue legal action against the man who directed the torture or execution of thousands of the spiritual movement's members, a group of Chinese nationals contended Tuesday. The eight individuals asked the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reinstate a class-action lawsuit accusing former Chinese president Jiang Zemin of horrific human rights violations.' -
Article from CBC News, Canada (CP): Toronto Man Among Falun Gong Practitioners Who Spark Interest at Social Forum
2004-01-23'Oblivious to the drumbeats and slogans shouted by anti-globalization activists, two Falun Gong volunteers - their eyes shut and hands raised - triggered curiosity right through the six-day World Social Forum that ended Wednesday. Peace and human-rights activists from all over the world paused to take a look at the Falun Gong [practitioners], who practised meditation exercises to tunes that crackled from a small music system in a small stall at the forum venue.' -
New Zealand: Falun Dafa Practitioners Celebrate Chinese New Year With Local Chinese Organizations
2004-01-22
Falun Gong practitioners from Auckland participated in the local Chinese New Year Celebration. This activity was organized by Auckland Overseas Chinese Association and it is a large scale Chinese New Year event that have many government officials and political leaders show up every year. -
Hamilton Spectator (Canada): Area Man Part of Falun Gong Lobby in Ottawa
2004-01-22Canadian practitioners of the exercise- and meditation-based spiritual movement will hold a joint press conference this morning on Parliament Hill. Along with representatives of the World Organization to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong, they will make public their recent co-operation with Canada's Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Program in bringing to justice the persecutors of the Falun Gong. The program can bar from entry, deny a visa, deport and prosecute the perpetrators of crimes against humanity. -
Indonesia: Falun Gong Practitioners Commemorate Liu Chengjun in Front of the Chinese Embassy
2004-01-21
On January 14, 2003, Falun Gong practitioners in Indonesia gathered outside the Chinese Embassy to hold a memorial for Liu Chengjun, who died as a result of torture for broadcasting documentary videos clarifying the truth about Falun Gong on the cable TV network in Changchun City. -
United States: Falun Gong Practitioners from the Greater New York Metropolitan Area Participate in the Flushing New Year Parade
2004-01-21
The practitioners from the Greater New York Metropolitan Area delivered their New Year's greetings to people from all walks of life in the communities with a bright appearance and wonderful performances. They hoped to bring their sincere blessing of "Falun Dafa is good" to every one, and wished everyone good luck and happiness in the year of Monkey. -
Taiwan: Practitioners Bring People a "Feast of Beauty"
2004-01-20
An outdoor performance sponsored by Taipei New Culture Promotion Association, was held at the Public TV 53 Square on January 3, 2004 in Taipei. The performance called "Feast of Beauty" featured established Falun Gong practitioner artists and Falun Gong practitioner art groups. Many passersby came to watch and give their support for Falun Gong.
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