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Wukan Villagers Describe Police Violence

Following reports yesterday of a bloody crackdown in Wukan, Guangdong, Reuters’ James Pomfret relays descriptions from villagers of the violence used against protesters: “Most people have been scared badly,” said a villager named Chen. “This time it was a wild crackdown. They went after everyone, chasing them up into their houses, beating people.” As she spoke, peeking nervously from behind curtains in her home, scores of riot and