China: U.S. Sanctions 17 Foreign Officials for Human Rights Violations

Minghui

On December 10, Human Rights Day, the U.S. Department of State announced designating 17 officials from foreign governments and their immediate family members as human rights violators. They include Huang Yuanxiong from from Xiamen City, Fujian Province in China.

“Promoting and advancing respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms continues to be a top priority for the United States,” stated Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the announcement, “On this Human Rights Day, the United States proudly reaffirms its commitment to using every appropriate tool and authority available to draw attention to violations and abuses of human rights no matter where or when they occur, and to promote accountability for those responsible for those violations and abuses.”
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