UK officials: Chinese authorities plan to execute a British man before end of year
By APMonday, December 21, 2009
UK officials: China sets date to execute Briton
LONDON — Officials in Britain say Chinese authorities plan to execute a British man convicted of drug smuggling before the end of the year.
Britain’s Foreign Office says Chinese authorities have informed them they will execute Akmal Shaikh on Dec. 29.
The Foreign Office said in a statement Monday that it was “alarmed and deeply concerned” at the news.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown had personally lobbied Chinese leaders to spare Shaikh’s life.
Human rights group Reprieve says Shaikh could be mentally ill.
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