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Sweden: Series of Anti-Torture Exhibitions in Gothenburg Uncovers the Brutal Persecution of Falun Gong Practitioners in China
(Clearwisdom.net) On September 3, 2004, Swedish practitioners held the last
of a series of three anti-torture exhibitions outside the administrative office
of the Gothenburg City government. Falun Gong anti-torture exhibition outside the local government office in
Gustav Adolf Square Many people showed concern and support for Falun Gong practitioners in China
by signing the petition that calls on the Swedish government to condemn the
persecution Members of the City Executive Board could see the exhibition from their
office windows in the city hall by the square. Mr. Erik J Lithander, a kind
gentlemen and member of the board, visited the exhibition several times to show
support. The exhibitions attracted thousands of visitors. Many were indignant when
they saw the torture methods used to force Falun Gong practitioners to denounce
their belief. A lady asked, "What kind of people allow these atrocities to take
place?" Falun Gong practitioners pointed out that the former Chinese head of state,
Jiang Zemin, was personally responsible for the persecution that has claimed
more than 1,000 confirmed deaths and caused enormous sufferings for millions of
innocent Chinese families. |