US Senator Concerned with the Persecution by Chinese Officials on Falun Gong Practitioners


(Clearwisdom.net) On March 10, 2004, US Senator Thomas Carper wrote to Falun Gong practitioners, expressing his concern over the human rights situation, especially the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners by Chinese officials.

Senator Carper said he was concerned with the human rights situation in China, especially in light of recent crackdowns by Chinese officials on Falun Gong practitioners or others who simply want to practice their spiritual beliefs. The PRC government outlawed the practice and began a systematic campaign of intimidation and repression against the movement's practitioners. This crackdown has led to the arrest and detention of many Falun Gong practitioners, causing concern among many in both China and the international community about the Chinese government's commitment to human rights and religious freedom.

Senator Carper pointed out that according to the latest State Department Report on Human Rights, China's human rights record had actually worsened over the previous year, with the government maintaining strict controls over religious organizations, political discourse, and publications. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Chinese authorities have suppressed Falun Gong and other ethnic minorities under the guise of fighting international terrorism.


Chinese version available at http://www.minghui.ca/mh/articles/2004/5/29/75927.html

 Yearly Archive   Printer Version


We welcome your comments and suggestions, please email:
feedback@clearwisdom.net

Related Articles

Article Review
• Dispelling Confusion Around the Lawsuit Against Jiang -- Interviews Regarding Bringing Jiang to Justice (Part 2) [5/30/2004]
• A Reporter's Notes from Secret Documents: The Plot Hatched in April and May, 1999 (Part 2) [5/30/2004]
• Dispelling Confusion Around the Lawsuit Against Jiang -- Interviews Regarding Bringing Jiang to Justice (Part 1) [5/29/2004]
• A Reporter's Notes from Secret Documents: The Plot Hatched in April and May, 1999 - (Part 1) [5/29/2004]
• Where Does the Money Come From? [5/29/2004]
• Epoch Times: Chinese Party Secretary Sued While Visiting Boston [5/28/2004]
• German Human Rights Attorney Issues Statement Supporting Chicago Lawsuit Against Jiang [5/28/2004]
• FDI: Torture Chambers on Chicago's Federal Plaza? (Photo) [5/27/2004]
• The Historic Lawsuit Against Jiang [5/27/2004]
• Eyewitnesses and Victims Expose Some of the More than 100 Torture Methods Used Against Falun Gong Practitioners in China (Photos and Illustrations) [5/27/2004]
• More than a Thousand Falun Gong Practitioners Converge in Chicago to Expose the Persecution (Photos) [5/26/2004]
• The 2004 International Future Science and Culture Symposium Held in Taiwan (Photos) [5/26/2004]
• Midwest-US Experience Sharing Conference Is Held In Chicago - Master Li Teaches the Fa in Person (Photos) [5/24/2004]
• Numerous Falun Gong Practitioners Heading to Chicago to Support Lawsuit against Jiang [5/21/2004]
• Texas, U.S.A: "Van Tour to Support the Lawsuit Against Jiang Zemin" Gets Underway in Houston (Photos) [5/21/2004]
• FDI: Fifth Annual World Falun Dafa Day Celebrations Held in 50 Cities Worldwide (Photo) [5/18/2004]
• Despite the Ups and Downs Falun Gong Practitioners Still Stand Firm After Their Twelve Year Journey of Safeguarding Dafa [5/18/2004]
• Special Report: Enduring Tribulations and Celebrating the Principle of Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance (Photos) [5/18/2004]
• The Jiang Group's Campaign of Genocide Continues: At Least 450 Dafa Practitioners Abducted Within 3 Months - Part II [5/17/2004]
• The Suffering of Children in the Persecution of Falun Gong -- Part 2 (Photos) [5/16/2004]
• More Articles...