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China: Human Rights Lawyer Jailed Over Planned EU Meeting Must Be Truly Free After Release

Yu Wensheng should never have been jailed in the first place, and his persecution must end the moment he is…

April 8, 2026

Ekpar Asat
(Rayhan Asat)

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Ten Years Stolen: Sister of Detained Uyghur Entrepreneur Ekpar Asat

Human rights lawyer, Rayhan Asat, shares her memories of Ekpar Asat—the brother she last saw a decade ago.

April 7, 2026

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China: Authorities Block Life-Saving Kidney Treatment for Woman Activist Ahead of Major Government Meetings

Chinese authorities must stop blocking access to medical treatment for land rights activist, Yang Li.

March 5, 2026

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Hong Kong: Prisons Rife with Violence and Inhumane Treatment, Inmate Testimony Reveals

Former Hong Kong prison inmates report physical violence, prolonged solitary confinement, unsanitary conditions and dangerously high temperatures behind bars.

December 17, 2025

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China: Hong Kong Bookseller Gui Minhai Must Be Released After Decade of Cruel Secrecy

Friday marks 10 years since the disappearance of Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai.

October 15, 2025

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China: Courts Used as Tools of Systematic Repression Against Human Rights Defenders

Chinese courts are systematically weaponizing vague national security and public order laws to silence human rights defenders.

October 1, 2025

(Amnesty International)

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China: Still No Accountability for Crimes Against Humanity in Xinjiang, Three Years After Major UN Report

Every day without action means more families are torn apart.

August 28, 2025

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Shining Light on the Disappeared: Pursuing Justice in 2025

Every year on August 30th, the world pauses to remember the countless individuals who have been subjected to an enforced…

August 21, 2025

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Chinese Government Impunity for Crackdown on Lawyers Fuels Decade of Repression

This 10-year milestone must remind governments around the world to urge their Chinese counterparts to ensure the freedom and fair…

July 7, 2025

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China: Authorities Must End Interference in Tibetan Religious Practices as Dalai Lama Announces Succession Plan

The Chinese authorities’ ongoing efforts to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama are a direct assault on the…

July 2, 2025

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China: Authorities Must Ensure Labor Activist’s Full Freedom After Unjust Imprisonment

The Chinese authorities must ensure all arbitrary restrictions on Wang Jianbing are immediately lifted and guarantee the full enjoyment of…

March 18, 2025