The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Friday, May 03, 2013

Human Rights Defenders

维权法官李建峰被监禁11年后获释处境艰难 (Rights Defense Judge Li Jianfeng Released after Serving 11 Years for “Subversion” Appeals for Help)
Radio Free Asia, May 02, 2013
http://www.rfa.org/mandarin/yataibaodao/renquanfazhi/hc-05022013134809.html

For more information on Li Jianfeng:
原法官因“颠覆罪”服刑11年 获释后生活困顿
Former Judge, Released After 11 Years' Imprisonment for “Subversion,” Appeals for Help
Human Rights in China, May 01, 2012
CH: http://www.hrichina.org/cn/content/5791
EN: http://www.hrichina.org/content/5790

美将向中国高层表达关注陈克贵狱中受虐 (U.S. to Raise Chen Kegui Case with High-Level Chinese Leaders)
Voice of America, May 03, 2013
http://www.voachinese.com/content/us-china-chen-kegui-20130502/1653534.html

Related:
Kerry to Raise Case of Jailed Chinese Dissident's Nephew Again
Reuters, May 03, 2013
http://www.voanews.com/content/china-dissident-kerry/1653567.html