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China breaking human rights promises

July 29, 2008

China's being accused of breaking promises on human rights ahead of the Beijing Olympics.

Amnesty International is warning it risks permanently damaging the legacy of the Games.

The group's demanding the release of all imprisoned peaceful activists - and for journalists to be allowed to report freely in the country.

Niall Cooper is from the organisation.

He tells Premier the punishments campaigners receive.