I got this from Amnesty International:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=6oJCLQPAJiJUG&b=6645049&aid=519232&msource=W1302EAIAR1
Dear Tracy,
The words above were one of the few hurried exchanges between Liu Xia and fellow activists who temporarily breached more than two years of house arrest imposed by Chinese authorities.
Their meeting was brief, just three minutes long. The activists knew that back-up security would arrive at any second.
Her "crime"? Being married to Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo.
His "crime"? Helping to write Charter '08, a political manifesto calling for greater respect for fundamental human rights in China through peaceful, democratic reforms.
The real crime -- that the couple was ever detained at all. Demand the release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo and his wife Liu Xia.
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=6oJCLQPAJiJUG&b=6645049&aid=519232&msource=W1302EAIAR1
Dear Tracy,
The words above were one of the few hurried exchanges between Liu Xia and fellow activists who temporarily breached more than two years of house arrest imposed by Chinese authorities.
Their meeting was brief, just three minutes long. The activists knew that back-up security would arrive at any second.
Her "crime"? Being married to Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo.
His "crime"? Helping to write Charter '08, a political manifesto calling for greater respect for fundamental human rights in China through peaceful, democratic reforms.
The real crime -- that the couple was ever detained at all. Demand the release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Liu Xiaobo and his wife Liu Xia.
Weeks before, reporters managed to gain contact with Liu Xia while guards on duty apparently stepped away. She cried as she described her feelings over years of house arrest. "I live in an absurd place," she said, "even Kafka cannot have written anything more."
Who
knows who could be listening? In a video of the meeting, Liu Xia cups
her trembling hands to a fellow activist's ear, communicating only in
whispers. She asks her friends to leave before security arrives -- she
knows that the Chinese authorities will be quick to retaliate, should
the surprise visit continue for too long.
It's been more than 26 months since Liu Xia has been able to talk to others or leave her apartment freely. We fear for her safety.
It's been more than 26 months since Liu Xia has been able to talk to others or leave her apartment freely. We fear for her safety.
"What cannot be said out loud."
There
was one fleeting moment when the tension seemed to ease, however, and a
smile lit up Liu Xia's face: She was welcomed by hundreds of letters
from supporters, like you, who wish for her and her husband's immediate
release. Just watch the video for yourself and see why we'll never get tired of saying it - letters are powerful.
Then, please take action in support of Liu Xia and Liu Xiaobo. They are both being held against their will for the peaceful expression of their beliefs. The Chinese New Year begins on Sunday and there's no better way to ring in a new year than with freedom.
In Hope,
Samir Goswami
Director, Individuals and Communities at Risk Program
Amnesty International USA
Then, please take action in support of Liu Xia and Liu Xiaobo. They are both being held against their will for the peaceful expression of their beliefs. The Chinese New Year begins on Sunday and there's no better way to ring in a new year than with freedom.
In Hope,
Samir Goswami
Director, Individuals and Communities at Risk Program
Amnesty International USA
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