(Minghui.org) Today's news from China includes incidents of persecution that took place in 27 cities or counties in 9 provinces. According to this report, 14 Falun Gong practitioners were subjected to mistreatment during their detention, and at least 26 were illegally arrested.
Ms. Gao Guoxiang was arrested at home by Zhang Xiujing and officers from the Lingcheng District Domestic Security Division on August 15, 2016. The police ransacked her home and confiscated Falun Gong books, a DVD player, and other personal belongings. She was taken to the Lingcheng District Police Department, interrogated, and released in the afternoon.
Police ransacked Ms. Cui Yuying's home on the same day, and confiscated Falun Gong books, 100 yuan in cash, and other personal belongings. They attempted to arrest Ms. Cui but were stopped by her family.
Parties involved in persecuting the two practitioners:Zhang Xiujing (张修静), captain, Domestic Security Division: +86-15969770688Li Yujun (李玉军), director in charge: +86-13011754448
Ms. Qi Xiaoyan was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison by the Lingyuan Court.
Ms. Gong Xiuying, in her seventies, was recently sentenced to a four year prison term. She had been given forced labor and a five year prison term in the past.
Mr. Li Qiubing was arrested at home and had his home ransacked on August 26, 2016. The police confiscated a computer, a printer, approximately 6,000 yuan in currency bills with information about the persecution of Falun Gong written on them, many Falun Gong books, and other personal belongings.
Ms. Leng Shufang was arrested and taken to Chengguan Police Station on August 25, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. The police ransacked her home and confiscated many Falun Gong books. She was released that afternoon.
Ms. Zhang Yingtong, who is incarcerated in the Jidong Prison in Tangshan City, had a cerebral hemorrhage and is in a coma. She was taken to the Xiehe Hospital. The prison authorities informed her family that she could be released on medical parole.
Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Zhang:Jidong Bureau, Hebei Province Prison Administrative Department: +86-315-8515105Peng Yanjie (彭彦杰), political commissioner with the 610 Office: +86-13903157108, +86-315-8327888, +86-315-8502668An Yue (安跃), secretary of 610 Discipline Committee: +86-13503150211, +86-315-8327668, +86-315-8502888Zhang Hengjun (张恒军), director of 610 Office: +86-13703241327, +86-315-8327689, +86-315-8501996Li Keqin (李克勤), deputy director of 610 Office: +86-13031515656, +86-315-8327889, +86-315-8310556
Ms. Du Sufen was arrested by officers from the Gaoxin District Domestic Security Division on August 26, 2016. The police ransacked her home and confiscated Falun Gong books. She is being held in the Weifang City Detention Center.
Mr. Song Yinben was arrested by officers from the local Domestic Security Division on August 24, 2016. He was detained for five days.
Ms. Jiang Ping was arrested and taken to the Gongpeng Town Police Station on August 26, 2016, for distributing informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong. She was taken to the Yushu City Detention Center the next day.
Ms. Si Cunzhu was arrested and her home was ransacked on August 25, 2016.
Ms. Fei Xiqiong was arrested on August 27, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong.
Mr. Liu Fenglin was arrested on August 23, 2016, and taken to the Weichang Detention Center. He was given a 15 day detention.
Ms. Zhang Changying was arrested at the Jingzhou Railway Station by seven officers from Huaihua on August 26, 2016. The police confiscated her keys and ransacked her home. They confiscated 45 Falun Gong books. She was held in the Jingzhou Detention Center for 24 hours.
Ms. Bi Xiushu was arrested and taken to the Nan Street Police Station on August 23, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. She is being held in the Fushan Detention Center.
Ms. Yang Yanyue, in her seventies, was arrested at home on August 25, 2016, for suing Jiang Zemin, the former Chinese dictator. The police ransacked her home. Her whereabouts are unknown.
Ms. Shi Qing was arrested at her workplace on May 31, 2016, for suing Jiang Zemin. She was detained for 15 days and then transferred to the Etouwan Brainwashing Center in Qiaokou District.
Ms. Zhou Ailin was arrested at her workplace and taken to the Etouwan Brainwashing Center on June 13, 2016.
Mr. Wu Zhongtang, in his seventies, was arrested and taken to the local police station on August 16, 2016, for using paper currency with information about the persecution of Falun Gong written on the bills. The police confiscated approximately 20,000 yuan. He was interrogated on August 23, and his arrest was approved on August 24.
Mr. Song Qiangde, 58, was arrested in March 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. He was held in the Yaojia Detention Center and his arrest was approved. His whereabouts are unknown.
Ms. Xu Jingbo was arrested by officers from the Yingxiong Police Station on January 31, 2016, for distributing informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong. The police confiscated a cell phone and 20 brochures. She is being held in the Siping City Detention Center.
Mr. Li Qiubing was arrested at home on August 26, 2016. The police ransacked his home and confiscated a computer, a printer, Falun Gong books, and approximately 7,000 yuan in cash.
Ms. Yang Yanyue, 73, was arrested at home by officers from the Jiaonan Police Station on August 25, 2016, for suing Jiang Zemin. She is being held in the Jiaozuo Detention Center.
Prior to this arrest, she was arrested and sentenced to prison three times, with the longest prison term being eight years.
Ms. Yang Shizhen was arrested at home by the village cadre and four police officers on August 25, 2016. The police confiscated Falun Gong books and informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong. Her family was harassed by the police later that day.
Ms. Gu Liangling was arrested and her home ransacked by officers from the Qingzhou City Domestic Security Division on August 8, 2016. She is being held in the Weifang Detention Center.
Ms. Wang Huimin was arrested by officers from the Wuliang Police Station on August 24, 2016, for suing Jiang Zemin. She is being held in the Yuzhou Detention Center.
Mr. Wang Heping passed away on August 14, 2016, at the age of 56.
He was repeatedly arrested, detained, given forced-labor, and imprisoned. He was tortured with various methods, including being tied to a tiger bench and handcuffed behind his back. He became emaciated.
Mr. Li Xinji was arrested by officers from the Daming Police Station on August 24, 2016, for distributing informational materials about the persecution of Falun Gong. The police ransacked his home. He is being held in the Diaobingshan Detention Center.
Parties involved in persecuting Mr. Li:Sun Yujun (孙玉军), deputy director of Diaobingshanshi City Police Department: +86-13941014555;Yuqing: +86-13904903986Zhang Fenglai (张凤来), captain of Domestic Security Division: +86-13941098399
Two elderly practitioners were arrested by plainclothes officers from the Shibu Town Police Station on April 27, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong and distributing informational materials. The police ransacked their homes.
Ms. Ma Shaoting, 70, has been arrested and had her home ransacked several times by officers from the Shibu Police Station between May and July 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. The police confiscated Falun Gong books and ten brochures about the persecution of Falun Gong.
Ms. Zhu Xilan and Ms. Wang Xiurong were arrested by officers from the Shibu Police Station on August 8, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong and distributing informational materials. The police ransacked their homes.
All five practitioners were released later that day.
Parties involved in persecuting the five practitioners:Shibu Town Police Station: +86-536-7702004Liu Wei (刘伟), director: +86-15153676658
Ms. You Xiuying was arrested on August 26, 2016, and officers from the Putuo Domestic Security Division ransacked her home.
Parties involved in persecuting Ms. You:Zheng Wenbin (郑文斌), director of Putuo Police Department in Shanghai: +86-21-22049231, +86-21-22049001State Security Office: +86-21-62441195, +86-21-62440543
Ms. Huang Lingyan was arrested by officers from the Dongcheng Police Station on August 26, 2016. The police also took away her child, and later ransacked her shop.
Party involved in persecuting Ms. Huang:Dongcheng Police Station: +86-13822686766
Ms. Mou Lihua and Mr. Shuang Yaowen were arrested by officers from the Dasajia Police Station on August 24, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. They were taken to the Beipiao City Police Department and then to the Beipiao City Detention Center. Officers from the Beipiao City Domestic Security Division ransacked their homes.
Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Mou and Mr. Shuang:Pan Hongkai (潘洪凯), captain of Beipiao Domestic Security Division: +86-13942165760Tong Dejiang (佟德江), Beipiao Domestic Security Division: +86-15040981997Yang Ningdong (杨宁东), captain: +86-13516013450Pei Hua (裴华), director of Beipiao 610 Office: +86-421-5812610, +86-13591892626, +86-421-5820008Duan Chunsheng (段春生), officer at 610 Office: +86-13942187333
Ms. Zhang Shufang and Ms. Bai Shuyan were arrested by officers from the Shengtaicheng Police Department on August 24, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. Ms. Bai's home was ransacked by officers from the Qiulaobao Police Station. They confiscated computers, Falun Gong books, and informational DVDs.
Ms. Zhang and Ms. Bai were taken to the Caofeidian District Detention Center and given a 15-day detention.
Parties involved in persecuting Ms. Zhang and Ms. Bai:Qiulaobao Police Station: +86-315-8844227Wang Xinchun (王新春), secretary of Shengtaicheng Party Committee: +86-315-8829999, +86-13832856789
Mr. Yao Xiuxin was arrested and taken to the local police station on July 25, 2016, for talking to people about the persecution of Falun Gong. The police confirmed his identity from his senior bus card. They attempted to take him to a brainwashing center. Mr. Yao refused to cooperate and was allowed to return home.
Party involved in persecuting Mr. Yao:Liu Xuedong (刘学栋), secretary of Chengguan Division: +86-13518669119Gao Shan (高山), officer: +86-15154698887