Paris, May 5 (IANS) A leading international press freedom organisation expressed grave concerns over the deteriorating health condition of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, citing his family, who said that he was recently hospitalised and diagnosed with an unidentified tumour. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) called on the international community to increase pressure on Beijing to secure his release on medical parole and allow him to travel abroad for treatment and reunite with his family.The organis…
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Beijing, Jan 2 (IANS) Jailed Chinese journalist Dong YuYu’s son Dong Yifu has urged the US, the UK and the Europe to increase diplomatic pressure on China for his father’s release, asserting that his father’s conviction sets a dangerous precedent. Dong Yifu’s statement comes after Beijing High Court in November dismissed an appeal to overturn prison sentence of Dong YuYu. His family termed the case a clear “act of persecution”, British media outlet The Independent reported.The case started after…