Rights defense lawyers are one of the most heavily persecuted groups in China. They are dedicated to defending individuals who cannot obtain fair legal treatment, but they often become targets of government suppression. These lawyers are sentenced, detained, and harassed to intimidate them from continuing to advocate for human rights. This repression of rights defense lawyers not only violates international human rights law but also damages China's reputation for the rule of law.
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