Amnesty International has reacted strongly to reports of Canadians executed in China, asserting the need for Canada to intensify efforts to protect its citizens. Ketty Nivyabandi and France-Isabelle Langlois emphasized the importance of justice and human rights for those affected and condemned the death penalty. The Canadian government confirmed executions occurred in 2025 while maintaining support for victims’ families.

Amnesty International has expressed profound distress in light of reports indicating that Canadian citizens have been executed in China this year. Ketty Nivyabandi, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada’s English-speaking branch, articulated that these executions should serve as a grave warning for Canada and expressed deep empathy for the victims’ families, who are grappling with tremendous loss.

Nivyabandi further elaborated on the plight of other Canadians currently in peril, such as those on death row or whose locations within the Chinese prison system remain undisclosed. She emphasized that these individuals’ families require clarity and justice, rather than the agony of prolonged uncertainty due to separation.

France-Isabelle Langlois, the Director General of Amnistie internationale Canada francophone, reiterated Amnesty International’s unwavering opposition to the death penalty under any circumstances. She urged the Canadian government to take more significant actions to safeguard its citizens abroad, insisting on increased diplomatic pressure on China to abolish the death penalty.

In a report by The Globe and Mail, the Canadian government confirmed that there have been executions of “an unspecified number” of Canadians in China since the beginning of 2025, though specific identities have not been disclosed. Global Affairs Canada is reportedly extending support to the families of those affected.

Moreover, Nivyabandi lauded Canada’s firm denunciation of China’s actions, encouraging continued efforts for the human rights of Canadians at risk, citing cases such as Huseyin Celil and Robert Schellenberg, whose families seek justice.

Amnesty International’s recent report highlights that China leads globally in executions, having carried out thousands of such actions in 2023, with precise figures remaining confidential. Following China, Iran has also publicly executed at least 853 individuals for various offenses, including those related to narcotics.

In summary, the reports of executed Canadian citizens in China have prompted a significant outcry from Amnesty International, calling attention to the necessity for Canada to enhance its protective measures for citizens abroad. The organization’s leaders have emphasized their condemnation of the death penalty and urged the Canadian government to advocate for the rights of its citizens overseas. The gravity of the situation underscores the importance of transparency regarding the fate of Canadians in foreign detention.

Original Source: amnesty.ca

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