Gothenburg, Sweden, 8 September 2001 -- Today marks the 10th consecutive day of our hunger strike in front of the Chinese consulate to support the noble struggle of Dafa disciples in the Masanjia Labour Camp.
Practitioners have taken turns to hunger strike for 48 hours each. We set up a camp by the roadside for the practitioners who are on hunger strike to sleep at night. Large banners and posters expose the criminal acts against Dafa-disciples in Masanjia and other places in China. One of the banners has a clear message: "Evil will be met with evil, good rewarded with good." This message is a compassionate reminder to those who are participating in committing evil deeds.
Although the consulate is located on the outskirts of the city, many local merchants and truck drivers pass our site every day because a large wholesale store is nearby. They slow down their cars or trucks to read our messages and wave to us.
Several attempts were made by the people from the consulate to intimidate us by repeatedly driving their cars, with darkened windows, by us slowly for a long time. One night they stopped at our site and shone a torch light at a female practitioner who was at the site. We informed the police about these encounters. The excellent Gothenburg police protected us by visiting us. Once, four police officers came at the same time. We talked and laughed together. We realised that they were actually showing their compassionate nature as well as doing their work as true guardians of innocent people. Those police officers in China who have taken part in the brutal persecution of Dafa practitioners should be ashamed of themselves because they have discredited their profession. They should learn from their colleagues in Sweden.
We shall continue our peaceful action in front of the consulate until we know more about the plight of the Dafa disciples in Masanjia. Our actions will always be benevolent, our thoughts always righteous, and our hearts always pure.
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On 31st August, Roland and Tony initiated the hunger strike |
Other practitioners supported them by practicing together |
Our endeavour was covered by the media |
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Viveka and Tingting took over on the third day |
A poster at our site in front of the consulate |
A female Dafa disciple joined the hunger strike |
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A solemn moment just before another practitioner embarked on the hunger strike |
Keeping watch at the site at night |
Category: Rallies & Protests
