Publications

  • Article from Finnish Newspaper “Kaleva” about Chinese Criminal Luo Gan’s Visit to Finland

    'Is our judicial system doubtful of evidence that in other countries has lead to a lawsuit? Shouldn't we also familiarise ourselves with this material? If we dismiss the case, doesn’t this mean an acceptance of human rights violations? How could renowned international human rights lawyers start filing a lawsuit without clear evidence?'
  • Excerpt from Finnish Newspaper “Huvudstadsbladet” about Genocide Lawsuit launched against Persecutors of Falun Gong

    '“Through the legal process against the ex-president, we hope that he will be finally brought to justice for all of the violence he initiated,” says Bachmann. According to him, one month before Falun Gong was banned in July 1999 when actions to crush the Falun Gong movement began, the so called “610” office was founded. Since then, thousands of practitioners have witnessed mass arrests, murders and brutal torture against practitioners. “The “610” office is similar to the Gestapo. Their aim is to organise the fight against Falun Gong by any means” says Bachmann.'
  • Comprehensive Report: Luo Gan Charged With Torture and Genocide in Iceland; International Media Pays Attention

    On September 9, a renowned Icelandic human rights lawyer, filed an action with the State Criminal Prosecutor. The legal complaint against Luo Gan is based on the United Nations Convention Against Torture, which Iceland signed in November 1996. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit include practitioners from Australia, Canada, the United States, Britain, Italy, Holland, Denmark and Ireland. It is the twelfth international lawsuit in nine countries to emerge in the past two years against high-ranking Chinese officials or government bodies for their roles in persecuting Falun Gong.
  • “AFI”: Falun Gong Practitioners File a Lawsuit Against Luo Gan in Finland

    According to news on the Falun Gong website Clearwisdom.net on Thursday afternoon, Finnish human rights lawyer Erkki Kannisto was instructed to submit a lawsuit to the national Prosecutor’s Office and the police department. The lawsuit was filed by Falun Gong practitioners against Luo Gan, the head of the “610” Office. Luo Gan is being charged with brutal torture and Genocide.
  • Article from Icelandic newspaper “Morgunbladid”: Organisations and Individuals Press Charges against Luo Gan

    “If the government does not respond it can be considered that the Icelandic people are in agreement with this man’s conduct as well as that of the Chinese government,” says Ragnar. Since Luo planned to leave the country today, Ragnar wants him to be investigated immediately so that the claim for his arrest or detention can be submitted.
  • Article from “The Epoch Times”: German President to Raise Human Rights with China

    'Amnesty International’s German branch and Frankfurt-based International Association for Human Rights (IGFM) wrote letters to President Rau on September 9th, asking him to appeal for people who are being persecuted in China, and specifically mentioning Falun Gong and Falun Gong practitioner Xiong Wei. Xiong Wei studied in the Technical University of Berlin during 1993 to 1999. She was sentenced to 2-year labour education for distributing Falun Gong materials in January 2002 in Beijing.'
  • “Radio Free Asia”: Falun Gong Practitioners file a Lawsuit Against Luo Gan in Finland

    According to a local Falun Gong practitioner, Ms. Wang, the Finnish Prosecutor’s Office have revealed that they are under pressure from Chinese authorities. She added that a renowned local human right lawyer Erkki Kannsto, who was entrusted by the Finnish Falun Dafa Association, filed the lawsuit. Two Australian Falun Gong practitioners are also participating in the campaign.
  • Finnish Newspaper “Lapin Kansa” Reports on Dafa Practitioners’ Appeal at the Rovaniemi Airport during Luo Gan’s Arrival

    The article explains how the Chinese leader avoided the 22 practitioners who had come from around the world. According to the newspaper, Luo Gan is someone who is accused of being involved in the Tiananmen student massacre of 1989, and also in suppressing Falun Gong.
  • Article from Icelandic Newspaper "Frettabladid": The Fourth Lawsuit against Luo Gan - Ready to Detain and Investigate

    "According to Icelandic law, the Icelandic government has power over this man, if he is guilty of breaking laws with regards to torture, no matter where [the torture] happened” said Ragnar in a public announcement. “Lou Gan has been charged with torture, genocide and crimes against humanity, and now there is a unique chance to begin an investigation of this man.”
  • Article from UK Newspaper “Nottingham Evening Post”: Lawsuit Bid on 'Abuse' Claims

    An Academic has launched a legal challenge over China's alleged human rights abuses. Dr Li Shao, a lecturer at the University of Nottingham, is among a group who have brought a lawsuit in Iceland against Chinese official Luo Gan. It charges him with torture, genocide and crimes against humanity, and has been timed to coincide with Gan's visit to Iceland this week.
  • “610 Office” Head Lou Gan Arrives in Finland and is Condemned by the Public and Media

    The “610 Office” is an organisation with many striking similarities to the Gestapo. Reports have pointed out that human rights lawyer Georges-Henri Beauthier has represented Falun Gong practitioners while filing a lawsuit on the 20th of August, accusing Jiang Zemin and those who are primarily in charge of the 610 office, of committing crimes of torture, crimes against humanity and genocide.
  • Icelandic Review: Luo Gan Protest

    'Dr. Li Shao is one of those pressing charges. His sister-in-law was arrested and sent to a prison camp without trial and has endured severe torture. A journalist from the [Icelandic newspaper] 'Morgunbladid', who asked Gan a question about human rights, was surrounded by Chinese security guards immediately and transported from the premises.'
  • Frettabladid (Icelandic newspaper): Discussing Human Rights with Luo

    'Gudmundur Arni Stefansson, Vice President of Iceland, will see Lou on behalf of the Icelandic Parliament and have a meeting with him and the leaders of all parties on Monday morning. “I will personally initiate a discussion about human rights with him. I have heard that he has a record in that respect that is not very good."'
  • Iceland radio Station reports on Lawsuit launched against Luo Gan

    'Between ten and twenty members of the Falun Gong group have put forward charges at the state attorney’s office, where they demand that Luo Gan – the head of the legal system in China - is arrested and placed in detention in Iceland. The group has accused Luo Gan of violating international law and international agreements, and are accusing him of being guilty of genocide.'
  • Article from French Newspaper "La Provence": Falun Gong Practitioners at Clock Square

    "The practice began in China and in 1992 it spread to the public. Since then, it has attracted 100 million Chinese people. Nevertheless, the leaders of the Communist Party did not like this. From their perspective, 100 million people was too many. As a result, the leaders of the Communist Party began to brutally persecute practitioners. This is the reason we have held these activities.”