The disappearance of Chinese rights lawyer Wang Yu (left) on Thursday sparked a police crackdown that led to about 50 other lawyers and law firm staff, including Zhou Shifeng (right), being held. Photos: AFP, Weibo The disappearance of Chinese rights lawyer Wang Yu (left) on Thursday sparked a police crackdown that led to about 50 other lawyers and law firm staff, including Zhou Shifeng (right), being held. Photos: AFP, Weibo
The disappearance of Chinese rights lawyer Wang Yu (left) on Thursday sparked a police crackdown that led to about 50 other lawyers and law firm staff, including Zhou Shifeng (right), being held. Photos: AFP, Weibo
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About 50 human rights lawyers and law firm staff held in Chinese police crackdown

Widespread detentions started after lawyers across the mainland issued joint statement protesting against disappearance of crusading lawyer Wang Yu, say rights groups

Topic |   Human rights in China
Verna Yu
Verna Yu

Updated: 10:41am, 4 Aug, 2016

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The disappearance of Chinese rights lawyer Wang Yu (left) on Thursday sparked a police crackdown that led to about 50 other lawyers and law firm staff, including Zhou Shifeng (right), being held. Photos: AFP, Weibo The disappearance of Chinese rights lawyer Wang Yu (left) on Thursday sparked a police crackdown that led to about 50 other lawyers and law firm staff, including Zhou Shifeng (right), being held. Photos: AFP, Weibo
The disappearance of Chinese rights lawyer Wang Yu (left) on Thursday sparked a police crackdown that led to about 50 other lawyers and law firm staff, including Zhou Shifeng (right), being held. Photos: AFP, Weibo
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