Lu Siwei / 卢思位
Human-rights lawyer known for politically sensitive defense work and advocacy for victims of the 709 crackdown. He was detained in Laos in 2023, forcibly returned to China, later sentenced to 11 months for illegally crossing the border, and released on August 5, 2025. Post-release surveillance and travel restrictions are reported by rights organizations.
Canonical person profile: Lu Siwei / 卢思位
Selected sources
- Amnesty International, August 1 2023
- Amnesty International, October 4 2023
- Human Rights Watch, July 6 2025
- Front Line Defenders, August 5 2025
- Dui Hua Foundation, Prisoner Updates 2025 #7
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