Date
Type
Case No
Country
Mandate(s)
28/04/11 CHN 10/2011 Freedom of
JAL
religion;
China
Summary
executions;
Torture
Summary of the allegation transmitted
Reply
Alleged torture and death of Falun Gong detainees. According to the information received, 13/06/11
on 21 February 2011, Jiamusi prison set up a "Strict Management Team" to increase the
“transformation rate” among detained Falun Gong practitioners. Nine practitioners, including
Mr. Qin Yueming, Mr. Yu Yungang and Mr. Liu Chuanjiang were taken to the section. They
were reportedly under constant pressure to renounce Falun Gong. Mr. Qin Yueming, 47 years
old, was reportedly arrested in April 2002 and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. On 25
February 2011, two inmates allegedly inserted a tube into Mr. Qin’s mouth and poured milk
and salt down the tube. He reportedly gave out cries during the process. The prison doctor
indicated that the reason for Mr. Qin’s suffering could be that the feeding tube was inserted
into his lung rather than his stomach. Reportedly, Mr. Qin died on the morning of 26
February. Mr. Qin’s family reportedly found bruises and purple marks all over his body. Mr.
Yu Yungang, 48 years old, was reportedly arrested in February 2009 and sentenced to eight
years imprisonment. On 1 March 2011, Mr. Yu allegedly passed out as a result of torture. He
was then sent to hospital and underwent surgery on his skull. On 3 March he underwent
another emergency treatment. On 5 March, several officers reportedly surrounded the ICU.
Mr. Yu’s family reportedly realized his death when the officers were about to carry his body
away. Mr. Liu Chuanjiang, 55 years old, was reportedly arrested on 26 July 2008. On 21
February 2011, Mr. Liu was allegedly tortured, and his condition deteriorated quickly. Prison
personnel were reportedly hesitant to send Mr. Liu to hospital. He was first taken back to
ward No. 3, then sent to the prison hospital. On 8 March, Mr. Liu died in the hospital. On 10
March, his family was allegedly forced by the authorities to approve his cremation.
A/HRC/18/51
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