Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig speaks out for the first time about his “brutally hard” detention in China. In a recent video interview, Kovrig describes the isolation and uncertainty he has faced since being detained in December 2018. He reflects on the feeling of being “totally alone” as he navigates the Chinese legal system.
Kovrig’s girlfriend was with him on the night of his arrest, a night that changed their lives forever. Since then, Kovrig has been held in solitary confinement, with limited contact with the outside world. He expresses the psychological toll of his detention, as he grapples with the fear of what lies ahead.
The Canadian government has been advocating for Kovrig’s release, denouncing his detention as arbitrary and unjust. Canadian officials have raised concerns about his well-being and have called for transparency in his case. Despite these efforts, Kovrig remains in detention, facing an uncertain future.
In the interview, Kovrig speaks candidly about the challenges he has faced during his time in detention. He reveals the impact of being cut off from his loved ones and the outside world. Kovrig’s resilience and determination shine through as he shares his experience, highlighting the strength and courage it takes to endure such hardship.
As Kovrig continues to fight for his freedom, his story serves as a reminder of the human cost of political tensions and international relations. His courage in sharing his story sheds light on the plight of those who are unjustly detained and serves as a call to action for justice and accountability.
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No mentioning of a word of what he actually did in China. Let’s face it he was spying. And by his description of the solitary detainment he was held at is a typical prison. And those treatment is call prison interrogation. I do feel sorry that he got caught in between the US China conflict though.
How bout you do a report on the brutal israehelli prisons, always so one sided global.
Limp-wristed Trudeau let Kovrig down.
A lot like how Canadians were treated when they were arrested protesting at the trucker convoy.
Should be a good book but does it go into the fiction or non-fiction category?
Chretian, was smart enough not to allow the Former Chilian dictator to leave the plane. To fuel up and get gone. But Trudeau is a rule of law guy😂 and allowed the Chinese princess into Canada knowing she was going to be arrested and sent to America. 👁🥖👁😎
I'm glad this interview is shown on the same day Trudeau the Boy Scout is glad handing with Stephen Colbert. Trying to push his toothsom grin out across the world.
12 comment, two show up, ha ha, we are peasants
So Trudeau will give a convicted and admitted terrorist $10 million for a few years in detention; but 2 innocent Canadian citizens are wrongfully held prisoner, he falls to act, then only offers $3 million in compensation??
"THE FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STATE IS TO PROTECT ITS CITIZENS "michael kovrig, 2024
spying is a job, this grown man talks funnily.
Meng Wan Zhou also can't see his father who is very old now.😅 don't bring other excuse when you do sth bad . Canada media still doing some news make china negative nowaday,canada is stupid to follow USA.
Han Dong did this spy no favours.
you are a spy… you know the risks, dont care, shouldve left them there
Trudeau must hold 🇨🇳Xi Jinping accountable
– for the arbitrary detention and human rights abuses against the two Canadian Michaels.
At least 57 governments have issued travel advisory against going to China to avoid arbitrary detention.
CCP China is a fragile paper dragon and they show it to the world every day. Taiwan is the real China.
This is totally unfair for the two Michaels
Ming treated like a queen with an anklet bracelet and was allowed
To go where ever she wanted to go.
Totally accepted
Thank you Trump
I used to work in Shanghai. Will NEVER GO BACK. CHINA= NORTH KOREA
Remember he is a spy, he got caugh for being a spy.
Strange, no mention of Michael Spavor and the accusations he leveled against Kovrig.