- 23 Jun 2011
- Region: PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
- Topic:
In reaction to reports that Ai Weiwei has been released on bail "because of his good attitude in confessing his crimes as well as a chronic disease he suffers from", Catherine Baber, Amnesty International’s Asia Pacific Deputy Director said:
“While Ai Weiwei’s release on bail is an important step, the reality is his long detention without charge violated China’s own legal process. “Ai Weiwei must now be granted his full liberty, and not be held in illegal house arrest as has been the pattern with so many others recently released from arbitrary detention.
“It is vital that the international outcry over Ai Weiwei be extended to those activists still languishing in secret detention or charged with inciting subversion.
“His release can be seen as a tokenistic move by the government to deflect mounting criticism.” said Catherine Baber.
His four associates Wen Tao, Hu Mingfen, Liu Zhenggang, Zhang Jinsong still secretly detained should also be immediately released.
Ai Weiwei is one of over 130 activists detained since February in the crackdown on "Jasmine" activists.
Ai Wewei’s release coincides with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to UK and Germany, countries where the artist has strong professional ties and public support.
22 June 2011
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
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