Today’s Articles — August 18, 2001
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Police Torture Two Falun Gong Practitioners to Death
(Clearwisdom.net)
1. Falun Gong Practitioner Deng Weinan from Bayan County, Heilongjiang Province was Tortured to Death by Police
On July 30, 2001, Harbin City Police arrested Dafa practitioner Deng Weinan, a resident of Bayan County, Heilongjiang Province. On August 3, the police informed Deng' family of his death. Details of this case are unknown and under investigation.
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Names China and Eight Other Countries As Worst Violators of Religious Freedom
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has nominated nine countries, with China being the second, for designation by the State Department as "countries of particular concern." These are the world' worst violators of religious freedom, and are subject to U.S. action under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998. The action came in an August 16 letter to Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
Press Statement: Six Falun Gong Practitioners Launch Hunger Strike in Front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC
Beginning at 3:00 PM, August 17, 2001, we have decided to launch a hunger strike in front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC so that the world can see a small reflection of what Falun Gong practitioners are going through in China and hear our urgent call: "SOS! Rescue the Falun Gong practitioners persecuted in China!"
~ Rallies & Protests ~
~ Voices of Support Worldwide ~
~ Young Practitioners' Experiences ~
~ Journeys of Cultivation ~
~ Accounts of Persecution ~
Focus Topics
Self Immolation Hoax
Biggest propaganda stunt of all time, cooked up to make Falun Gong look bad
Deaths Confirmed
The true death count is likely many times higher
Organ Harvesting Crimes
Tens of thousands likely killed for their organs
So-Called "1400 Deaths"
A fundamental mistruth in the false propaganda against Falun Gong
April 25 Peaceful Appeal
The most peaceful protest in history is called a 'siege' by top party brass
Prosecuting Jiang Zemin
Bringing the prime culprit in the persecution to justice
More Basic Truths
A primer on the web of lies upon which the persecution was built
Learn About Falun Dafa
An advanced practice of self-cultivation freely available to all
Recent News
Master Li quietly watching the world from amidst the mountains after leaving New York following July 20th, 1999. (Published January 19, 2000)