[wanabidii] Press Releases: One-Year Anniversary of Lawyer Pu Zhiqiang's Detention

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: One-Year Anniversary of Lawyer Pu Zhiqiang's Detention 05/06/2015 12:33 PM EDT One-Year Anniversary of Lawyer Pu Zhiqiang's Detention Press Statement Jeff Rathke Acting Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC May 6, 2015 Today marks the one-year anniversary of the detention of prominent Chinese defense attorney Pu Zhiqiang. Chinese authorities have held Pu Zhiqiang without trial since he was detained May 6, 2014, for participating in a meeting to peacefully mark the 25th anniversary of the violent suppression of demonstrations in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. Pu Zhiqiang is a courageous defense attorney recognized around the world for his tireless work in support of the rule of law in China. The United States remains deeply concerned that China continues to hold Pu Zhiqiang on allegations of “provoking disturbances,” “inciting ethnic hatred,” “separatism,” and “illegally obtaining personal information.” We are also troubled by reports that he has not enjoyed prompt access to counsel and other procedural safeguards and has been subjected to harsh conditions and denied access to proper medical treatment. We reiterate our call on China to release and remove all restrictions on Pu Zhiqiang, and to respect his rights in accordance with China’s international human rights commitments. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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