China: Further information on Fear of Torture/Arbitrary Arrest

Index Number: ASA 17/021/2002
Date Published: 22 May 2002
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, China

Yao Fuxin (m), Xiao Yunliang (m), Pang Qingxiang (m) and Wang Zhaoming (m) are still in detention and there is serious concern for the health of Yao Fuxin who may have suffered a stroke. Following demonstrations calling for the release of these men, demonstrator Gu Baoshu has been severely beaten, harassed and threatened by the police. The whereabouts of another activist Wang Dawei, remain unknown.