East Turkestan & the Uyghurs
China's New Law on Counter-Terrorism and its Impact on Minorities
On 7 June 2016, a roundtable conference took place at the Clingendael Institute in The Hague to discuss “China's new law on counter-terrorism and its impact on minorities”.
TRANSLATOR IN BOMBING TRIAL SAYS HE’S A MARKED MAN
The volunteer court interpreter for the two Uighur men on trial for last year’s bombing of the Erawan Shrine said he is innocent of drug charges and worried about his safety, as police contend preliminary results speak to his guilt.
Jailed For Watching Islamic Video, Uyghur Dies in Police Custody
Authorities say the Aksu resident died of a heart attack, though family members and others believe he was tortured.
Authorities Detain Uyghur Web Masters And Writers in China’s Xinjiang
Police arrested some on charges of ‘instigating ethnic-hatred’ and ‘separatism’ in the run-up to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
How China uses fear of terrorism to justify increased state power
China's long-simmering problems with Uyghur separatism and terrorism in the western region of Xinjiang has been thrust again into the international spotlight.
Why China increases oppression in Xinjiang
The Chinese government continues oppression in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region as the region located in the middle of transit routes is a bridge to Central Asia and has large reserves of natural resource
Translator for Uyghur Bombing Suspects Released from Jail: Police
Authorities deny allegations that they beat the Uzbek national while holding him for drug possession.