37 years since Tiananmen: Authorities ban families from visiting graves

Ahead of the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Incident, Radio Free Asia reported that members of the 'Tiananmen Mothers' group in Beijing received notice from the Beijing Public Security Bureau that they are prohibited from visiting the Wan'an Cemetery on June 4th to mourn their relatives, and are also banned from holding their usual memorial ceremonies. The families issued a protest letter on the 1st, stating that the unreasonable demands from the Beijing Public Security Bureau violate the Chinese Constitution, laws, and basic humanity. Tiananmen Mothers member Zhang Xianling told RFA that they are no longer allowed to visit the cemetery, read eulogies, or perform the usual rituals. She noted that this is an unprecedented situation. The Chinese government's stance on the Tiananmen Incident has become increasingly restrictive; last year, members were prohibited from carrying mobile phones and cameras during their cemetery visits.