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CAMPAIGN: Human rights activist, Hu Jia, has been charged with ‘inciting subversion’, in what appears to be the latest attempt by the Chinese authorities to silence domestic activists? public criticism of China’s human rights record.
Hu Jia has been denied access to his lawyer, members of his family and medical treatment, including necessary daily medication for liver disease resulting from Hepatitis B infection.
His wife, Zeng Jinyan, is still under house arrest with their newborn baby. She is not permitted to leave their home and her telephone line and internet connection have been cut.

Update: 3 April 2008
According to reports activist Hu Jia has been convicted of “inciting subversion” and sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison as a wave of repression against activists continues.
Send an appeal to the Chinese authorities to release Hu Jia immediately:
WU Aiying Buzhang – Minister of Justice
Sifabu
10 Chaoyangmen NandajieChaoyangqu
Beijingshi 100020
People’s Republic of China
Fax: 0086 10 65292345

CHINA CAMPAIGN
There is concern that, despite commitments made by the Chinese authorities that hosting the Olympic Games would be an opportunity to develop human rights, the last 7 years has seen few substantial reforms taking place.

Get involved by sending for the China Activists Kit which gives information on the campaign, individual case sheets, plus guidance on letter writing and postcard campaigns.
The kit can be obtained by emailing: china@amnesty.org.uk or activism@amnesty.org.uk

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