Shi Tingfu was arrested across provinces for helping Xinjiang fruit farmers defend their rights, and later sentenced to three years for the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble - Chronicle

In 2024, Nanjing rights defender Shi Tingfu was arrested across provinces for helping Xinjiang fruit farmers defend their rights, and was subsequently sentenced to three years for the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble. Radio Free Asia reported that his health deteriorated during detention.

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2026-09-24 11:13 · 9月22日，南京维权人士史庭福死于新疆沙河监狱，距刑满仅约114天，家属质疑死因，人权组织要求独立调查。

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This event Shi Tingfu was arrested across provinces for helping Xinjiang fruit farmers defend their rights, and later sentenced to three years for the crime of picking quarrels and provoking trouble 2024.01.01 · Reported

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Sayings · 2026-09-24 11:01 September 22, Nanjing rights defense activist Shi Tingfu died in Xinjiang Shahe Prison, about 114 days after completing his sentence, family doubts the cause of death, human rights organizations call for an independent investigation.

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