CNHRA EVENT RECORD · CNHRA-E-860509
Zhao Ziyang: Political Disagreement in 1989 and Prolonged House Arrest
Date
1989
Location
Beijing
Event Type
Surveillance
Human Rights Issues
Freedom of Expression · Right to Liberty and Security · Right to a Fair Trial
Record ID
CNHRA-E-860509
Summary
Zhao lived under house arrest in Beijing for about fifteen years until his death in 2005. HRW’s 2009 report also describes reprisals against people seeking to commemorate him.[1]
Description
Zhao lived under house arrest in Beijing for about fifteen years until his death in 2005. HRW’s 2009 report also describes reprisals against people seeking to commemorate him.[1]
Senate Resolution 55, printed in the February 16, 2005 Congressional Record, dates Zhao’s death to January 17 and commemorates his reforms and opposition to force.[2]
Developments
Removed and subjected to lasting restrictions
HRW and the congressional memorial recount Zhao’s opposition to force against student demonstrators, followed by removal as general secretary and prolonged house arrest in Beijing.[1]
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Sources
- [1]
CNHRA-S-672348Human Rights Watch
Evidence location: Passages on Zhao opposing violence, removal from office and fifteen years of house arrest.
- [2]
CNHRA-S-767533US Congressional Record
Evidence location: Resolution text: death on January 17, 2005 and events in 1989.