persecution

The persecution of Falun Gong practitioners has been ongoing since July 1999.

The 66-year-old was sentenced to prison for a year and eight months after a closed-door trial the same day she was detained.

'Ms. Kong practices Falun Gong and was taken into custody without just cause for peacefully exercising her religious beliefs.'

Another 74 Falun Gong practitioners were illegally imprisoned and sentenced.