China Rounds Up Dozens of Human Rights Lawyers, Activists

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Nearly 150 human rights lawyers and activists have been detained and interrogated by the Chinese government in a nation-wide sweep this week, CNN reports.

At least 124 of those detained have now been released, but the actions have prompted condemnation from national governments including the United States. At least 22 reportedly still remain in custody.

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