China’s human rights crackdown – interactive guide
Chinese authorities have made their biggest move against dissidents and activists for years, including artist Ai Weiwei. The crackdown followed an anonymous online call for protests inspired by Middle Eastern uprisings, although it is unclear if any of those held or missing were connected to the appeal. Information is from human rights groups and inquiries by the Guardian
- Tania Branigan in Beijing
- guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 13 April 2011 12.00 GMT
China’s detained and missing
Liu Xiaoyuan (Beijing)
Rights lawyer who has worked with Ai Weiwei and was willing to represent him again. Unreachable since 8pm on 14 April, when he posted a message saying he was being followed. Police have not responded to queries
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