IP Democracy: Imprisoned Chinese Blogger Freed After 140 Days

Chinese blogger Hao Wu has been freed after 140 days of imprisonment. Hao has become a cause célèbre following his unexplained imprisonment that occured as he was writing a report on underground Protestant churches. His sister, Na (aka Nina) Wu, kept up Hao’s public profile through a web site and free speech advocates Rebecca MacKinnon and Ethan Zuckerman lobbied for his release.

MacKinnon writes that it’s not clear why Hao was released. But after so much time in prison, he needs privacy.

Hao is now resting at home in Beijing. While there are many unanswered questions about the cirumstances of his release, his family is asking the media and other well-wishers to keep their distance in these early days after his release.

Posted by Cynthia Brumfield on July 13, 2006 11:15 AM to IP Democracy