China: Further information on arbitrary detention/ fear of torture and other ill-treatment: Gao Zhisheng (m)

Index Number: ASA 17/005/2009
Date Published: 6 February 2009
Categories: China

According to the US-based Radio Free Asia, Gao Zhisheng was taken away from his home in Shaanxi Province by more than 10 security agents on 4 February 2009. His whereabouts are unknown. Amnesty International believes he is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment.