China: Government must not detain peaceful protesters as unprecedented demonstrations break out across the country

By Amnesty International

Responding to widespread protests unprecedented in recent years, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director Hana Young said: “The tragedy of the Urumqi fire has inspired remarkable bravery across China. Peaceful protesters are holding blank pieces of paper, chanting slogans, and engaging in many forms of creative dissent. It is virtually impossible for people in China to protest […] The post China: Government must not detain peaceful protesters as unprecedented demonstrations break out across the country appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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