The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Monday, April 15, 2013

Rule of Law

温州“双规”期间死亡官员被要求强行尸检 家属反对 (Authorities Conduct Autopsy of Deceased Wenzhou Official, Defy Family’s Wish for Observer)
eNorth Netnews, April 15, 2013
http://news.dayoo.com/china/201304/15/53868_30065155.htm

西单拉横幅4公民之一侯欣保外就医 (One of Four Xidan Protesters Is Released on Medical Parole after 10 Days of Detention)
Voice of America, April 12, 2013
http://www.voachinese.com/content/four-citizens-detained-for-urging-officials-relase-info-20130412/1640302.html