Media Advisory: 15 Women Massacred in a Chinese Labor Camp for Practicing Falun Gong

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15 Women Massacred in a Chinese Labor Camp for Practicing Falun Gong

Supporters Worldwide Condemn Jiang Zemin’s Brutal Policy

(San Francisco - July 3, 2001) At least 15 female Falun Gong practitioners were tortured to death at Wanjia Labor Camp in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province on or around June 20, 2001. Many others remain in serious condition as of this release.

Press Statement: 15 Falun Gong Women Suddenly Died from Torture at Wanjia Labor Camp

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15 Falun Gong Women Suddenly Dead from Torture at Wanjia Labor Camp

July 3, 2001—Around June 20, 2001, at least 15 female Falun Gong practitioners died in a spate of violence and torture at the Wanjia Labor Camp in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province. A number of others are said to be receiving emergency medical treatment. This information follows a June 30 report that the camp’s police had recently begun ordering female Falun Gong detainees into male prisoners’ cells for days on end. In those cells they undergo unimaginable mental and physical torture, including severe sexual abuse.

Falun Gong devotees ask China to 'end the killing'

Two dozen Falun Gong practitioners descended on Orlando City Hall Sunday morning to launch another round of protests against China' treatment of the group.

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After they finished and listened to some speeches, eight members took to their bikes for Washington, D.C. Later this month, hundreds of members from across the world are meeting in Washington to condemn China' repression of Falun Gong.

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