Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Midland Group: Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Taken by Police; Whereabouts Unknown

The China Aid Association is a non-profit Christian organization - based in Midland, Texas - with a mission to uncover and reveal the truth about religious persecution in China, focusing especially on the unofficial church. They do this, they explain in their website, by exposing the abuses, encouraging the abused and equipping the saints to advance the kingdom of God throughout China.


Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Taken by Police; Whereabouts Unknown

Issued by ChinaAid, February, 2009 ...

SHAANXI, CHINA – In his latest open letter, world-renowned Chinese Christian human rights lawyer Mr. Gao Zhisheng, revealed the shocking details of the severe torture he suffered. In his letter, Mr. Gao recorded that, after sending an open letter to members of the U.S. Congress, he was kidnapped on September 21, 2007 and for more than 50 days. ChinaAid learned that Gao, who was nominated for the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize, was forcibly taken from his hometown in Shaanxi province early in the morning on February 4 by a dozen police officers. Currently, his whereabouts are unknown.
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Christian Released From Prison; Open Letter Reveals Torture

Issued by ChinaAid, Februuary, 2009 ...

BEIJING, CHINA – Shuang Shuying, 79, was released from prison and went immediately to see her dying husband, Hua Zaichen, 91, in the hospital. She sent an open letter to ChinaAid revealing how she was tortured in prison and thanking those around the world for their prayers and support.
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