Scholar sentenced to 4 years in jail

Scholar Xu Zhiyong imprisoned for "gathering a crowd to disturb order in a public place". Three meaningful acts of solidarity for Xu Zhiyong and the struggle for human rights in China 1. Send a short email - A message of solidarity means so much to someone in prison. Please write a personal message of support and we'll make sure these get to Xu Zhiyong. 2. Post a "selfie" picture - on your own or at your gathering with friends, take a "selfie" and post it to #NEWCITIZENSMOVEMENT. Make this the way you mark the 25th anniversary of Tiananmen Square on June 4th. 3. Hold your own version of an "Eat-Drink Gathering" - Amnesty is introducing a new event AMNESTEA, and is encouraging supporters like you to raise money and raise awareness of the wrongful detention of people like Xu Zhiyong.. Learn more about AMNESTEA Scholar Xu Zhiyong sentenced to four years in prison for calling for democracy  Dear Tracy, Imagine being thrown in prison -- for four years -- simply for writing an article about democracy! This is the reality that Chinese legal scholar, Xu Zhiyong, is living today.  Will you send a short, simple message to Xu Zhiyong to let him know he's not forgotten?   Xu Zhiyong is only one of many being targeted in China.  The article written by Xu Zhiyong is credited with spurring a loose network of activists as part of the New Citizens’ Movement, who aim to promote transparency and expose corruption. Dozens of these activists have been criminally detained or subjected to enforced disappearance over the past year for organizing “Same-city Eat-drink gatherings”.   Amnesty International considers Xu Zhiyong a prisoner of conscience, imprisoned solely for the peaceful exercise of his right to free expression - and is urging his immediate and unconditional release.  Please send a solidarity message to let Xu Zhiyong and members of the New Citizens’ Movement to let them know the world hasn't forgotten them  On June 4th, the world will be reminded of China's deadly attack on its own citizens, as we mark the 25 anniversary of the Tiananmen Square uprising. As Xu Zhiyong's case reminds us, democracy and human rights remain a threat to the government in China.  Sincerely, Alex Neve Secretary General, Amnesty International Canada P.S. Showing solidarity with others in need is one of the most powerful things we can do as an individual. Please consider taking these simple but meaningful acts of solidarity, starting with a thoughtful email mesage to Xu Zhiyong.