Statistics on arrests of 709 lawyers (as of August 21)

China Human Rights Lawyers Concern Group released statistics on the arrest of 709 Lawyers (as of August 21), at least 276 human rights lawyers, law firm personnel, and family members were implicated

Source: As of 18:00 on August 21, 2015, at least 276 lawyers/law firms/human rights defenders/family detained/taken away/lost contact/interview/summons/short-term restrictions on personal freedom/restrictions on exit