onsdag 13. januar 2016

China accused of denying Swedish embassy access to detained activist

China has prevented embassy officials from speaking to a Swedish human rights worker being held in Beijing holding, according to his employers, adding that he requires regular medical care for a potentially life threatening illness. Peter Dahlin was detained last week on the way to Beijing’s international airport on suspicion of endangering state security, the Chinese Urgent Action Working Group said in a statement sent to AFP. Read more