Update: Blind Human Rights Lawyer Under US Protection

Update: Blind Human Rights Lawyer Under US Protection:

By Michael Ireland
Senior International Correspondent, ASSIST News Service

Courtesy of Hu Jia

BEIJING, CHINA (ANS) -- A blind Chinese human rights lawyer is believed to be safe and under the protection of US authorities following his daring escape from house arrest.

ASSIST News has learned from ChinaAid, citing a source close to the Chen Guangcheng situation that Chen is under US protection and high level talks are currently under way between US and Chinese officials regarding Chen's status.

"This is a pivotal moment for US human rights diplomacy,” said Bob Fu, ChinaAid President.

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