Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | PRES/09/196 (26.6.09) |
Publication Date | 26/06/2009 |
Content Type | News |
The European Union is deeply concerned by the announcement that Mr Liu Xiaobo, a prominent Human Rights Defender and a signatory of the Charter 08 document, held in custody since 8 December 2008, was formally charged with a crime following the expression of his opinion and his peaceful civic engagement. |
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Source Link | http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/cfsp/108753.pdf |
Subject Categories | Values and Beliefs |
Countries / Regions | Europe |