While the Times published several of photos of the camp, the paper also published a photo of a visa page that appears to be from Lu’s passport, publicly revealing his passport number. Though the photo revealed what appeared to be Lu’s passport number alongside travel visa information, it did not display the story subject’s full name. After The Intercept contacted the paper, on the same day that the story was published, the Times removed the photo from its public website. The revelation of Lu’s passport number could potentially identify Lu to the gang that held him at the labor camp. Last year, the Times revealed phone numbers of Russian soldiers and their family members who were being critical of Vladimir Putin and the war effort.

Source: New York Times December 21, 2023 06:28 UTC