Clearwisdom Weekly Persecution News - December 16 ~ 21, 2008

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Dec. 15

• The Persecution of Mr. Lu Yaobin's Family from Gongzhuling City, Jilin Province

Falun Gong practitioner Mr. Lu Yaobin has to stay away from home to avoid another arrest, while his wife is still bedridden in the detention center due to mistreatment. With all of savings confiscated by the police, their two young daughters are left at home and unable to go to school.

Dec. 16

• Mr. Lin Huiguo Secretly Sentenced to Three-Year Prison Term

Due to posting "Falun Dafa is Good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is Good" signs, Mr. Lin Huiguo was sentenced to three years in prison. His wife fainted after hearing the news, while she was still recovering from injuries caused by tortures in jail.

Dec. 17

• Mr. Han Weixin is Dying in the 4th Prison of Hebei Province

After long imprisonment and torture, Mr. Han is dying in a hospital but his family still has not been able to obtain a medical release.

Dec. 18

• Mr. Kang Hong from Chongqing City Is Suffering Severe Persecution

Mr. Kang has not received proper medical attention for injuries suffered during his arrest.

Dec. 19

• Ms. Cao Huiqin Dies As a Result of Torture after Six Days in Custody in Gansu Province

The official claim of 'suicide' does not make sense given the facts. Ms. Cao's family wants an investigation of the cause of her death.

Dec. 20

• Disabled Person in Hebei Province Severely Persecuted for Aiding Falun Gong Practitioners

Mr. Niu Jiming, a disabled person who operates a tricycle 'taxi' to transport people, has been arrested and imprisoned just for transporting practitioners who were carrying Dafa materials. He has not received proper care for his disability while imprisoned.

Nov. 21

• The Details of How Mr. Zhang Litian Was Beaten to Death in Jinzhou City Prison

Because of going on a hunger strike to protest the persecution, Mr. Zhang Litan was beaten to death by guards and inmates on November 17, 2008, just one month after being imprisoned in Jinzhou City Prison.

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