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The house church leaders arrested in Langzhong city, Sichuan province on June 9 (read the details) have been released following international pressure, according to a June 26 report from ChinaAid. Thirteen of the leaders served 10 days of administrative detention and were released on June 20. The five leaders placed in criminal detention were released on June 23.
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Government persecution worsened in 2011
(February 09, 2012)
Update: House church leader released from prison
(February 02, 2012)
Update: New year brings renewed efforts to prevent worship at Shouwang Church
(January 19, 2012)
Update: Human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng remains imprisoned
(January 05, 2012)
Bible exhibition called 'propaganda' by house church leaders
(November 17, 2011)
Christian student fellowship banned in Inner Mongolia
(October 27, 2011)
Update: Pastor released early from prison
(September 22, 2011)
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