The said dam is the world's largest hydro-electric project. Unfortunately, more than a million people have ben displaced from their homes. Many farmers were relocated on inferior land. Others were not adequately compensated. These are the people whom Xiancai were speaking out for.
Unortunately, his act has resulted in a big price on him. According to Human Rights in China, Xiancai had been subject to a series of threats, attacks and harassment in the past year. The Zigui County Public Security Bureau (PSB) are purportedly involved in the harrasment.
It did not stop there. On June 8, Xiancai was summonned to answer some questions posed by the PSB. On his way home, he was beaten up severely. A blow to the back of his neck broke his spine and left him paralysed.
The subsequent investigations on the assult was conducted by none other than the Zigui County PSB!!!!!!!!
The official investigation has recently completed and the conclusion held was that the injuries sufferred by Xiancai was self-inflicted! Yes, he beat himself up until he was paralysed.
Xiancai can appeal against the outcome of the investigation. But he has been told not to.
Source: BBC News Online; Human Rights in China
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