May 6, NY: The Chinese authorities should immediately ensure two critics of the government whose health is deteriorating have immediate access to adequate medical care. Imprisoned veteran activist Guo Feixiong, 49, and outspoken journalist Gao Yu, 72, are feared to be at grave risk. The denial of medical care amounts to cruel and inhuman treatment in violation of the United Nations Convention Against Torture, to which China is a party. “Chinese officials are earning an ugly reputation over their willingness to let political prisoners get terribly sick – and even die – in detention,” said Sophie Richardson, China director. “The only appropriate response is for...
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