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China must not legalize “disappearances” and ‘two-track justice’

A major overhaul of China’s criminal procedure law could legalize “disappearances” of people deemed “subversive” by the state through a dangerous extension of police power, Amnesty International said. A major overhaul of China’s criminal procedure law could legalize “disappearances” of people deemed “subversive” by the state through a dangerous extension of police power, Amnesty International sa

Fears for nine forcibly returned from China to North Korea - 28 February 2012

Headline Title:  Nine repatriated from China to North Korea The Chinese authorities should not forcibly return any more North Korean border-crossers caught en route to South Korea, after it emerged that nine people were sent back, Amnesty International said Border-crossers who are sent back are at grave risk of torture, forced labour, imprisonment in political prison camps and execution. Media Node:  North Koreans foribly returned from China Twitter Tag:  northkorea Story Location:  Pyongyang North Korea 39° 1' 56.4564" N, 125° 45' 20.7504" E

China urged to avoid forced repatriation of 21 North Koreans - 14 February 2012

Headline Title:  China urged not to expel North Koreans A group of 21 North Koreans must not be forcibly repatriated by the Chinese government, Amnesty International said amid reports they are being held in the north-eastern Chinese city of Changchun fo Some 21 North Koreans in China face expulsion to North Korea after being caught illegally in the country. Media Node:  North Korea Kim Jong Un Twitter Tag:  northkorea Story Location:  United Kingdom 38° 51' 8.1288" N, 126° 44' 17.8116" E See map: Google Maps “The Chinese authorities must enable these 21 North Koreans to seek asylum in China and other countries, and provide them with access to the UN refugee agency” Source:  Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Director URL:  North Korea: Kim Jong-il’s death could be opportunity for human rights Description:  News, 19 December 2011.

China must release activist sentenced to seven years for writing poem - 10 February 2012

Headline Title:  China jails activist for writing poem The Chinese authorities should immediately release a poet activist imprisoned for “inciting subversion of state power”, Amnesty International said today after a court in eastern China sentenced him China has sentenced a veteran activist to seven years in prison for writing a poem urging people to support freedom. Media Node:  Zhu Yufu Story Location:  United Kingdom 29° 34' 6.1032" N, 121° 48' 59.0616" E See map: Google Maps URL:  China: Harsh sentence for activist Chen Wei condemned Description:  News, 24 December 2011.

Amnistía Internacional condena la severa pena impuesta al poeta chino Zhu Yufu

Amnistía internacional ha manifestado que la pena de siete años de prisión impuesta hoy al veterano activista Zhu Yufu por escribir un poema con el que se consideró que incitaba a la subversión del poder del Estado es una muestra más de la continua represión que ejerce el gobierno chino contra quienes piensa que critican directa o indirectamente sus políticas. Amnistía internacional ha manifestado que la pena de siete años de prisión impuesta hoy al veterano activista Zhu Yufu por escribir un poema con el que se consideró que incitaba a la subversión d

Amnesty International condamne la lourde peine prononcée contre le poète chinois Zhu Yufu

La condamnation à sept ans d'emprisonnement prononcée vendredi 10 février à l'encontre du militant de longue date Zhu Yufu pour avoir écrit un poème considéré comme une « incitation à la subversion du pouvoir de l'État » illustre une nouvelle fois la répression qu'exerce le gouvernement chinois contre toute personne perçue comme critiquant directement ou indirectement sa politique, a déclaré Amnesty International. La condamnation à sept ans d'emprisonnement prononcée vendredi 10 février à l'encontre du militant de longue date Zhu Yufu pour avoir écrit un poème considéré comme une « incitation à la subve

Amnesty International condemns harsh sentence for Chinese poet Zhu Yufu

Today’s sentencing of veteran activist Zhu Yufu to seven-years for writing a poem deemed to incite subversion of state power” is further evidence of the Chinese government’s continuing repression of anyone it perceives as directly or indirectly criticizing it policies, Amnesty International said. Today’s sentencing of veteran activist Zhu Yufu to seven-years for writing a poem deemed to incite subversion of state power” is further evidence of the Chinese government’s continuing repression o

دارفور: تدفق كميات الأسلحة القادمة من الصين وروسيا يؤجج النزاع المسلح - 8 February 2012

Headline Title:  دارفور: تدفق كميات الأسلحة القادمة من الصين وروسيا يؤجج النزاع المسلح صرحت منظمة العفو الدولية اليوم أن مبيعات الأسلحة القادمة من الصين وروسيا تعمل على تفاقم الانتهاكات الحقوقية في دارفور.  وتُبرز عمليات نقل الأسلحة الحاجة الملحة إلى ت يوثق تقرير موجز بعنوان "السودان والنزاع في دارفور: لا نهاية تلوح في الأفق" كيف تمضي الصين وروسيا وبيلاروسيا في توريد كميات السلاح والذخائر إلى السودان، على الرغم من توافر أدلة دامغة على أن تلك الأسلحة سوف تُستخدم ضد المدنيين في دارفور. Media Node:  Darfur body on truck Story Location:  Royaume-Uni 16° 8' 54.798" N, 19° 41' 15" E See map: Google Maps “ومن أجل الحيلولة دون وقوع المزيد من الانتهاكات لحقوق الإنسان، فينبغي تعليق كافة شحنات الأسلحة المعدة لنقلها إلى السودان.” Source:  برايان وود، خبير الشؤون العسكرية والأمنية في منظمة العفو الدولية

Darfur: New weapons from China and Russia fuelling conflict - 8 February 2012

Headline Title:  Darfur: New weapons from China and Russia fuelling conflict Arms sales from China and Russia are fuelling serious human rights violations in Darfur, Amnesty International said today. A new report by Amnesty International highlights how arms sales from China and Russia fuel human rights violations in Sudan's Darfur region. Media Node:  Darfur body on truck Story Location:  United Kingdom 16° 8' 54.798" N, 19° 41' 15" E See map: Google Maps “To help prevent further violations of human rights, all international arms transfers to Sudan should be suspended ” Source:  Brian Wood, Amnesty International's expert on military and policing

China debe evitar la fuerza excesiva en su respuesta a las protestas tibetanas

China debe evitar el uso de fuerza excesiva en su respuesta a las protestas, y debe permitir observadores independientes en las zonas de protestas. Así lo ha manifestado Amnistía Internacional hoy, después de que las fuerzas de seguridad abrieran fuego, según informes, en la provincia de Sichuan contra manifestantes tibetanos por segundo día consecutivo.  

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