China: Arbitrary detention/ Fear of torture or ill-treatment

China: Arbitrary detention/ Fear of torture or ill-treatment

Index Number: ASA 17/027/2004
Date Published: 14 June 2004
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, China

The Chinese authorities have arbitrarily detained a doctor, Dr Jiang Yanyong, who treated injured students during the June 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, and his wife Hua Zhongwei. Also detained in the run-up to the 15th anniversary of the event was HIV and environmental activist Hu Jia. All three are at risk of torture or ill-treatment in custody.\n\n