US must insist on Chen Guangcheng’s safety

Headline Title: US must insist on Chen Guangcheng’s safety 02 May 2012 The US must guarantee Chen Guangcheng’s safety and insist China protect the rights of the activist and his family, Amnesty International said amid reports the Chinese activist escaped from illegal house arrest last week into American diplomatic protection in China. “It is time for Chen and his family to be allowed to live a free and normal life, including remaining in China if that is their wish,” said Catherine Baber, Amnesty International’s Asia Pacific deputy director. “This is also a real test of the US government’s…

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