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Zhang Zhan, Jailed for Wuhan COVID Reporting, to be Freed May 13

May 13, 2024, 01:38 AM

Zhang Zhan, a Chinese citizen journalist who was imprisoned for her reporting on the initial COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, is set to be released on May 13 after serving a four-year sentence. Zhang, known for her early whistleblowing during the pandemic, was charged with 'picking quarrels and provoking trouble.' During her imprisonment, she underwent a hunger strike to protest her treatment, which included being force-fed, restrained, and forced to wear shackles and hand restraints continuously. Her release has been confirmed by supporters and a court verdict.