Lawyer for democracy activist, Peng Meng, files for medical parole

The health condition of imprisoned human rights activist Peng Ming has continued to decline in recent months, reports Michael Ireland, chief correspondent, ASSIST News Service.

According to China Aid Association (CAA), defense Attorney Chen Shangzhu from the Mingsheng Law Office of Hubei, filed on December 24 for medical parole for Peng Ming based on his degenerating health condition. Peng Ming continues to suffer from serious kidney, heart and other diseases while serving his sentence in Hanyang Prison.

CAA says this will be the second time legal representatives have filed for Medical Parole for Peng Meng. The fact that Peng Ming has suffered for years behind bars without proper medical attention is a prime example of how the PRC is ready to neither embrace human rights nor become a respectable leader in the international community.

CAA adds: "We urge the Chinese Government to release Peng Ming and allow him to be reunited with his family in America, in time for the Chinese Lunar New Year."

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[02/05/2008]

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