Inner Mongolian democracy advocate Hada, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment after being nominated, and has since recovered from the critical condition. However, on February 6th, when Hada’s family members visited the hospital, they were unable to locate him, and the police refused to disclose his whereabouts.
Hada’s wife, Xinna, stated in an interview with Radio Free Asia on the 7th that on the morning of the 6th, their son Willes received a phone call from local public security, saying that Hada needed clothes. When she and Willes arrived at the hospital with clothes, the hospital staff refused to reveal Hada’s specific condition and the ward where he was being treated.
“I asked which department, and the doctor said the police did not allow them to disclose it,” Xinna said.
Later, two national security officers told them, “Just don’t go in (the ward)”, and then left. Xinna and Willes rushed to the 5th-floor ICU ward but did not find Hada there. The doctor informed them that Hada had been transferred to a general ward that morning.
Xinna expressed, “We don’t know whether Hada is still at the hospital or not. This may be because you reported that Hada was nominated for the Nobel Prize, so the police are blocking information and not letting the family know. They do not want external involvement. As a family member, I am also very angry. Hada has been sentenced and under soft detention for 30 years. Hada is now ill, and we have the right to visit him, but they won’t let us see him, and he is missing.”
Hada is the chairman of the Southern Mongolia Democratic Alliance (SMDA). Over the past 30 years, he has faced suppression from authorities due to his advocacy for Mongolian ethnic rights. In 1995, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison for “splitting” and “spying”. After his release in 2014 following his term, he has been under strict surveillance.
According to Xinna, in recent years Hada’s health has been deteriorating, and the prolonged imprisonment and high-pressure environment have caused serious physical and mental harm to him. However, authorities not only restrict his access to medical treatment but also prevent them from obtaining any specific information.
“They have cut off all connections between Hada and the outside world, including family members. Previously, we could see him, but now they won’t let us,” she said.
Recently, after being formally nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, Hada went missing again, sparking concerns among the public.
Hass, a director of the World Mongolian People’s Alliance, criticized the authorities for not allowing Hada to see his family, calling it a cruel and inhumane act.
She condemned that Hada’s rights have been violated by the Chinese Communist regime, and even as a normal person, being tortured for 30 years must have had a significant impact on his mental well-being. Not allowing him to see his family now is a double blow to him.
Hass also expressed concerns, “After the information about his Nobel Peace Prize nomination was made public, he was suddenly hospitalized. However, the authorities did not disclose the nature of his illness, his condition, and even after transferring him to a general ward, they did not disclose his condition. What exactly happened, no one knows.”
As reported, Xinna is still trying to locate Hada and hopes that the international community will continue to pay attention, urging the authorities to disclose Hada’s true situation, safeguard his right to medical treatment, and personal freedom.