Learn about Rebiya Kadeer, a prominent women's rights activist and businesswoman from the Muslim Uighur region in China. She was arrested by Chinese officials in August 1999 while on her way to meet with members of the US Congressional Research Service.
News and comments from this well-known Chinese political prisoner. Also links to other human rights stories concerning China.
Information on the world's youngest political prisoner, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet. Abducted by the Chinese Government at the age of 6.
Profiles of political prisoners held: including Chinese pro-democracy and labor rights activists, dissidents, journalists, and intellectuals.
A report from Amnesty International on the efforts of the mothers of Tiananmen victims to hold Chinese officials accountable for the massacre at Tiananmen Square in 1989. Includes background information and a petition.
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