CSW Welcomes Inquiry On Human Rights In China
ICC Note: Since President Xi Jinping has assumed leadership in China, the status of human rights and religious freedom have plummeted. Christians are dealing with their property being demolished, harassment by authorities, and even detainment when they dare to petition the higher authorities. President Xi Jinping has yet to have made any sufficient progress towards putting a halt to this unjust persecution.
June 30, 2016, China, (Christian Solidarity Worldwide):
CSW WELCOMES INQUIRY ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA
30 Jun 2016
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) welcomes a new report by the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission on the crackdown on human rights in China.
The report, entitled “The Darkest Moment: The Crackdown on Human Rights in China 2013-2016”‘, focuses on the period since Xi Jinping became President. It includes information on the right to freedom of religion or belief for Christians and other religious communities, the ongoing repression in Tibet and Xinjiang, the deteriorating political situation in Hong Kong, the crackdown on human rights lawyers and related human rights issues.
CSW gave both written and oral evidence to the Commission on the treatment of religious communities, including the cross demolitions in Zhejiang, the detention and harassment of Catholic clergy, and restrictions on religious practice in Tibet and Xinjiang. CSW agrees with the Commission’s finding that “An unprecedented crackdown on civil society, human rights defenders, freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief […] is unfolding” in China under President Xi Jinping.
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