United Nations human rights experts have expressed concern over China’s refusal to allow human rights defender Yang Li access to necessary medical treatment. The experts highlighted that Yang Li has faced repeated denials despite urgent health needs.
This situation raises serious questions about the treatment of human rights defenders in China and the government’s obligations under international human rights standards.
**Why this matters**
Access to medical care is a fundamental human right. Denying treatment to individuals, especially those involved in human rights work, can be seen as a form of punishment or repression. The international community closely monitors such cases to ensure governments uphold their commitments to protect human rights and provide adequate healthcare.
Source: NewsData