18 June 1996

Alert

Author remains under "house arrest" after release from prison




Bao Tong, a writer and former senior Chinese government official,
was transferred from prison to "house arrest" in a secure
government facility to the west of Beijing upon the expiry of his
seven-year sentence on 27 May 1996.




Recommended Action


Send appeals to the Chinese government:
  • Noting the transfer of Bao Tong from prison to house arrest
    upon expiry of his sentence
  • pointing out that he had served a seven year sentence in
    violation of his right to freedom of expression
  • emphasising that his current detention under house arrest is a
    continuation of the suppression of his rights
  • and therefore urging that he be freed immediately and
    unconditionally.





    Appeals To



    Li Peng Zongli
    Premier of the People's Republic of China
    Guowuyan
    9 Xihuangcheggenbeijie
    Beijingshi 100032
    People's Republic of China
    Fax: +86 1 512 5810




    The diplomatic representative of China in your country






    Please copy appeals to the originator if possible






    Source:

    Writers in Prison Committee, PEN International
    Brownlow House
    50-51 High Holborn
    London WC1V 6ER
    United Kingdom
    wipc (@) pen-international.org
    Phone: +44 20 74050338
    Fax: +44 20 74050339
    @pen_int
     

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