Sixty-year-old human rights lawyer Li Yuhan reported to her lawyer that she was left unconscious and unattended for hours after detention officers poured cold water on her during a bath in freezing weather. She is at risk of further torture and other ill-treatment.
Sixty-year-old human rights lawyer Li Yuhan reported to her lawyer that she was left unconscious and unattended for hours after detention officers poured cold water on her during a bath in freezing weather. She is at risk of further torture and other ill-treatment. 1) TAKE ACTION
Write a letter, send an email, call, fax or tweet:
- Release Li Yuhan unconditionally and immediately unless there is sufficient credible and admissible evidence that she has committed an internationally recognized offence and is granted a fair trial in line with international standards;
- Ensure that Li Yuhan is protected from torture and other ill-treatment while in detention, and she has regular, unrestricted access to her family, lawyers of her choice, and medical care on request or as necessary;
- Conduct a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged physical abuse against Li Yuhan and bring those responsible to justice
Contact these two officials by 16 January, 2018:
Director Shenyang City No. 1 Detention Centre Gaolicun, Zaohuazhen Yuhongqu, Shenyangshi Liaoningsheng People’s Republic of China Salutation: Dear Director
Ambassador Cui Tiankai, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China 3505 International Place NW, Washington DC 20008 Phone: 1 202 495 2266 I Fax: 1 202 495 2138 Email: [email protected] OR [email protected] (If you receive an error message, please try calling instead!) Salutation: Dear Ambassador
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