Xie Yanyi / 谢燕益
Human-rights lawyer, writer, and former 709 detainee. Human Rights Watch reports that he was released on bail in January 2017 after approximately 18 months in detention, followed by surveillance and professional restrictions. Later writings and advocacy document continued public legal-rights activity.
Canonical person profile: Xie Yanyi / 谢燕益
Selected sources
- Human Rights Watch, July 7 2017
- Human Rights Watch, July 6 2018
- Amnesty International 709 third anniversary
- 2026 rights-lawyer letter reproduction
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