Beijing's prison silences Chinese journalist and lawyer of Covid19 in Wuhan fame
12 days ago
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- #COVID-19
- #Censorship
- Zhang Zhan traveled to Wuhan in February 2020 to document the COVID-19 outbreak, contradicting the Chinese government's claims of control.
- She published a 'Wuhan Diary' on social media, revealing the city's devastation, overwhelmed hospitals, and government repression.
- Zhang was arrested in May 2020 and sentenced to four years in prison on vague charges of 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble.'
- Released in May 2024, she was rearrested three months later for criticizing the CCP and sentenced to another four years.
- Zhang faced torture, forced feeding during hunger strikes, and denial of legal and religious rights while imprisoned.
- Her case highlights China's censorship, repression, and the dangers of hiding the truth during crises like COVID-19.
- The international community is urged to advocate for Zhang and hold China accountable for human rights abuses.