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Beijing 2008: A Question of Human Rights

A peace activist of Council for Tibet Freedom Movement gestures with painted face and hands during a campaign to make an appeal to boycott Beijing Olympics in China, in Bhopal, India, 12 April 2008.
When Beijing was named as the host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, many questioned its suitability in the context of China's record on human rights. DW-WORLD.DE presents a dossier on the most recent developments in the debate.

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German Olympics Official: We're Not Ignoring Human Rights

Should and can athletes stand up and take a stance on political issues? DW-WORLD.DE spoke to the German Olympic Sports Federation amid a growing debate on human rights as the Beijing Olympics loom. (04.08.2008) 

Amnesty International: China Has Made Only Minor Progress

Verena Harpe, a China expert from Amnesty International Deutschland's Asia desk, spoke with DW-WORLD.DE about the current state of human rights in China and the efforts of the international community. (04.08.2008) 

Beijing Truths Smothered in the Smog of Conflicting Views

It is hard to ascertain whether China's human rights record has improved ahead of the Beijing Olympic Games. Conflicting voices only add to the confusion and contradiction. (02.08.2008) 

China Breaks Promise of Unfettered Internet at Olympics

China has sparked criticism by blocking access to controversial Web sites ahead of the Olympic Games, despite promises to provide open access. The IOC said it knew some sites would not be accessible during the Games. (30.07.2008) 

German Foreign Minister Says Olympics will "Open Up" China

Germany's foreign minister said Sunday, July 27, that the upcoming Olympic Games would herald a major "opening up" of Chinese society and urged Beijing to do more to ensure the rights of its minorities. (27.07.2008) 

Amnesty Calls on Germany, IOC to Clarify Beijing Protest Rules

Human rights organization Amnesty International called Monday, July 14 for the clarification of rules of conduct for German athletes traveling to the Olympic Games in Beijing. (15.07.2008) 

German Athlete Announces Boycott of Olympics Opening Party

German judo athlete Yvonne Boenisch announced she will boycott the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics this summer to protest China's human rights record. (15.04.2008) 

IOC and China Parry as EU Moots Olympic Boycott

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged China to fulfill its promises to respect human rights as the EU Parliament passed a non-binding resolution in favor of a boycott of the opening ceremonies in Beijing. (10.04.2008) 

Olympic Torch Relay Cut Short Amid Protests in Paris

A relay of the Olympic torch through Paris was canceled on Monday and the flame was put on a bus at the request of Chinese officials after pro-Tibetan protesters repeatedly disrupted its progress. (07.04.2008) 

German Athletes Explore Olympic Protest Options

German athletes heading for the Olympics are exploring symbolic gestures such as wearing orange bathrobes -- the color of Tibetan monks -- to express their protest over China's actions in the Himalayan region. (30.03.2008) 

No Olympic Ceremony for Merkel as Boycott Debate Rages

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other top officials will not attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing. Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers remain at odds over a unified stance on the coming event. (28.03.2008) 

Human Rights Abuses Increase in China, Olympic Protester Says

Ongoing violence in Tibet is another example of how China ignores human rights, Reporters Without Borders told DW-WORLD.DE. The Paris-based media group called for a boycott of the 2008 Olympic opening ceremony. (25.03.2008) 

Opinion: Trampling on the Olympics' Wounded Ideals

The ideals on which the modern Olympics were built have been betrayed, says DW's Nick Amies. Turning a blind eye to China's human rights abuses ahead of the Beijing Games is just adding insult to injury. (24.02.2008) 

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