China must investigate veteran dissident's death

Headline Title:  China must investigate veteran dissident's death 07 June 2012 The Chinese authorities must initiate a full, independent investigation into the death in hospital of a former prisoner of conscience, Amnesty International said today amid outrage at the case among China's activist community.Li Wangyang, who was released from prison last year, was found dead in his ward at the hospital in Shaoyang city, Hunan province on Wednesday. He has suffered from multiple health problems since his release.In the past 24 hours, thousands have signed an online petition by a group…

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