(Clearwisdom.net) Today's News from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 18 cities or counties in 12 provinces. In this report, at least 27 practitioners were illegally arrested.
1. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Elderly Ms. Jiang Taken into Police Custody
In the early evening on September 22, 2009, officers from the Liuying Road Police Station deceived Ms. Jiang, and she opened the door to her home in the Kuancheng District, Changchun City. They took her to the police police station. Within two hours, they had placed her under detention for 15 days and took her to a detention center. It was reported that half a dozen other elderly ladies (all over 55) were taken to the detention center for 15 days of detention.
2. [Taiqian County, Henan Province] Ms. Wu Muxun Taken to Detention Center
3. [Fu'an City, Fujian Province] Ms. Liu Wenzhen Taken to a Detention Center
Ms. Liu Wenzhen is a physician in Fu'an City. She works in a pharmacy. At midnight on September 1, 2009, she was spotted by the police while she was distributing Falun Gong brochures. She was followed by the police for the next two weeks. On September 15, Chen Weimin, head of the Domestic Security Division, and five other officers broke into her home. They took her into custody and confiscated a computer, a printer, cash and other personal belongings. Ms. Liu has been taken to a detention Center.
Chen Weimin, head of the Domestic Security Division: 86-13905037537 (Cell)
4. [Qian'an City, Hebei Province] Ms. Li Fengzhen on Hunger Strike Resisting Persecution
On the morning of September 18, Ms. Li Fengzhen, in her 60s, was taken into custody. The police searched her home in the Daguozhuang area in Qian'an City. They confiscated several Shen Yun performance DVDs. On September 21, her family went to the Qian'an City Police Department, demanding to see a deputy police chief. The head of the Domestic Security Division rudely blocked their way. On September 22, her family tried to send in some clothes. After much inquiry, they found out that Ms. Li had been taken to the Kaiping Forced Labor Camp on September 21. She has stayed on a hunger strike since being taken into custody.
5. [Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province] Ms. Zhang Guiyun Taken into Police Custody
On the evening of August 20, 2009, Ms. Zhang Guiyun was taken into custody by the Liupanshui City police. She is being held at the Liupanshui No. 1 Detention Center. Her father, who suffers grave illness, has been left unattended at home. Her child is also left unattended.
In August 2009, Ms. Cui Lan was taken into custody by the Liupanshui police. She is being held at the Liupanshui No. 1 Detention Center.
On August 21, Mr. Wang Shougui was taken into custody by the police. The police searched his home. Mr. Wang's whereabouts are unknown.
6. [Guiyang City, Guizhou Province] Ms. Zhou Guangfen Taken to a Detention Center
On August 2, 2009, Ms. Zhou Guifen in Guiyang City was taken into custody by the local police. She is likely being held at the Qingzhen Detention Center.
7. [Heishui County, Sichuan Province] Mr. Luo Zhiyong Taken into Custody in Xinjin County
Mr. Luo Zhiyong lives in Heishui County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province. He was twice taken to Xinhua Forced Labor Camp in Mianyang City. In 2008 he got out the labor camp with righteous thoughts. On the morning of September 9, 2009, he was taken into custody in Wujin Town, Xinjin County, Chengdu City, by officers from Heishui County Police Department. He is being held at the Heishui County Police Department Detention Center.
8. [Linqu County, Shandong Province] Mr. Lu Hongyue Taken into Custody Again by Linqu County 610 Office
On September 25, 2009, members of the Linqu County 610 Office and officers from the Chengli Police Station took Mr. Lu Hongyue into custody. They searched a retail store owned by his wife. The police confiscated items from the store's inventory. They then searched Mr. Lu's home and confiscated a computer used by his family.
Mr. Lu just returned home on June 19, 2009, from the Shandong No. 2 Forced Labor Camp.
9. [Qian'an City, Hebei Province] Ms. Li Yankui Sentenced to Prison
On September 22, 2009, the Qian'an City Court illegally sentenced Ms. Li Yankui to four years in prison, Mr. Li Qingson to three years, Mr. Zhang Minghua to three years, Mr. Cui Qingru to 22 months, and Mr. Zhang Hewen to three years. Appeals have to be filed within ten days.
10. [Xiyang County, Shanxi Province] Ms. Jiao Libo Held in Detention
Ms. Jiao Libo is a young practitioner from Xiyang County in the middle of Shanxi Province. Last year her parents were unlawfully sentenced to prison. She went to Beijing to work odd jobs. A few days ago, she was captured by officers who were doing a stake out on the street. She has been held in Yuci Prison.
11. [Jilin City, Jilin Province] Ms. Zhang Junying Taken to Jilin Province Women's Forced Labor Camp by Shanqian Police Station on September 25
12. [Changchun City, Jilin Province] Ms. Zhang Xuelian's Home Searched on September 22 and Placed under Surveillance
13. [Chaoyang County, Liaoning Province] Mr. Sun Xianzhang Taken into Custody
Recently, officers from the Liucheng Town Police Station in Chaoyang County and jobless people hired by the town government have harassed practitioners at their homes in different villages. Mr. Sun Xianzhang, who lives in No. 1 Group in Yuantaizi Village, refused to sign a statement saying he would give up practicing Falun Dafa. As a result he was taken to the county detention center on the afternoon of September 14. the police confiscated a portrait of the founder of Falun Gong, Falun Dafa books, and an MP3 player.
14. [Hulin City, Heilongjiang Province] Ms. Ren Yumin Taken to Drug Rehabilitation Center
On September 16, 2008, officers from the Hulin City No. 1 Police Station suddenly showed up at Ms. Ren Yumin's home. They confiscated Falun Dafa books and took her into custody. Ms. Ren was held at the Hulin Detention Center. She stayed on a hunger strike. She became extremely weak and was released after ten days.
On the morning of July 14, 2009, Ms. Ren was at work. Pei Guangfu, head of the Domestic Security Division of the Hulin Police Department, and other officers took her to the Hulin Detention Center. They lied to her, saying that she needed to get a physical exam. Without going through any legal procedures, the police sent her to the Heilongjiang Province Women's Drug Rehabilitation Center the same night, with a sentence of two years of forced labor.
15. [Ruichang City, Jiangxi Province] Mr. Dong Youquan Taken into Custody by Police in Shenzhen City, Guangzhou Province
On September 19, 2009, Mr. Dong Youquan, who is from Matou Town, Ruichang City and works odd jobs in the Shenzhen suburbs in Guangdong Province, was taken into custody by the Shenzhen police.
16. [Fushun City, Liaoning Province] Mr. Wang Renjie Taken into Custody on September 23
17. [Weifang City, Shandong Province] Ms. Shi Xiaolan's Home Searched
On the morning of August 18, 2009, Ms. Shi Xiaolan in Gaomi City was turned in to the police. Officers from the Jiaotong Police Station in Gaomi City searched her home and took her to a detention center. She was denied admission at the detention center after failing a physical examination. Later she was released after the police extorted 5,000 yuan from her family. In mid-September officers from the police station again harassed her while she was at home. Her family has been under pressure.
18. [Pingdu City, Shandong Province] Ms. Wang Shuzhi Taken into Police Custody
On September 12, 2009, Ms. Wang Shuzhi from Pingdu City was on her way home after going to the farm market in Hougezhuang Village. Officers from the Pingdu City Police Department pulled her off the motorcycle she was driving. Her arms and legs were bruised and bleeding. The police took her motorcycle and searched her home. She is being held at the Pingdu City Police Department Detention Center.
Pingdu City Police Department Detention Center: 86-532-88318377
Domestic Security Division: 86-532-88319300
19. [Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia] Persecution on Ms. Tang Liwen Exposed
Officers at the Tongliao City Police Department have actively engaged in the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners. Ms. Tang Liwen was taken to labor camps several times. Ms. Wang Xiuying was sentenced to three years of forced labor. After spending three years at the Tuziji Forced Labor Camp, she remains in custody.
September 25, 2009