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International News China Releases AIDS ActivistMarch 28, 2006 Today in Beijing, Chinese state security police dropped off Hu Jia near his home. The noted AIDS activist had been missing since mid-February and was thought to be in the custody of police, who had previously placed him under 24-hour surveillance. Dissidents said they believe Hu was detained for his part in organizing a nationwide hunger strike to protest police brutality against civil rights advocates. Hu's wife, Zeng Jinayn, last week held a press conference to create international awareness of his plight. In addition, UNAIDS had raised Hu's case with China's government. Agence France Presse 03.28.06 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update.
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