Minister of Public Security, Wang Xiaohong
14 Dongchanganjie, Dongchengqu
Beijing Shi 100741
PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA


Heerhugowaard, May, 2024

Dear Minister,

I am writing You as a person who is concerned with the respect of Human Rights, therefore I like to express my great concern about human rights lawyer and former prisoner of conscience

GAO ZHISHENG

Gao Zhisheng has been missing from his home in Yulin City, Shaanxi, since August 13, 2017. A government official informed Zhisheng’s family in September 2017 that he had been taken to Beijing. His exact location, his condition as well as the grounds for his detention remain unclear. 
I am concerned that, given his previous treatment in detention, he is at grave risk of torture and other ill-treatment.

Therefore, I urge you to immediately disclose the whereabouts and the well-being of Gao Zhisheng and to release him unconditionally. Pending his release, please ensure that he is not subjected to torture or other ill-treatment, and that Gao Zhisheng has regular, unrestricted access to his family, lawyers of his choice, and medical care. 

Thank you for Your attention in this very urgent and important matter, I am looking forward to Your reply and positive news about Gao Zhisheng.

Yours sincerely and respectfully,