China village petitions to 'isolate' HIV positive boy

Over 200 Chinese villagers in the southwestern province of Sichuan have signed a petition to banish an HIV-positive eight-year-old boy.

A photo from a People Daily's online report shows the boy, Kunkun, watching villagers unanimously vote for his removal in a meeting held in early December.

Even his own grandfather, has added his own name to the petition.

"Kunkun is diagnosed with AIDS, causing great fear among the villagers and village children.

Their action is to ensure the safety of the villagers and children and also to enable authorities to quarantine him for treatment.

BBC