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Uyghur imam, 96, dies in prison
Sentenced to nine years in prison in 2017, the religious leader died in prison, and authorities did not turn his body over to his family, his granddaughter told Radio Free Asia.
Uyghur educator, poet confirmed to have died in prison in Xinjiang
The body of a Uyghur educator, researcher and poet who died in prison in Xinjiang in late August was taken by authorities directly to a cemetery for burial instead of first being returned to his family.
Prominent Uyghur activist learns about father’s death in Xinjiang months after demise
Hearing about a relative’s death months or years later is not unusual for Uyghurs living abroad. In many cases, the circumstances of the death remain unclear.
Uyghur hatmaker and wife confirmed to have died in prison in Xinjiang
Detained in 2017 for “illegal” religious activities, the couple - who were in their 60s and 70s, died while serving their 10 year sentences.
Uyghur motorcycle repairman’s corpse released by prison in Kashgar prefecture
A Uyghur motorcycle repairman detained in a Xinjiang prison since 2017 for making a religious pilgrimage abroad years ago is reported to have died in jail.
New details about Uyghur law school student’s suicide come to light
Police files reveal the 22-year-old was distraught over the detention of her father, a Chinese Communist party cadre and member of the village’s People’s Congress, for “threatening national security.”
Uyghur propaganda chief confirmed dead 5 days after being released from jail
A former Uyghur propaganda chief who was imprisoned on separatism charges despite being a mouthpiece for Beijing has died at age 57, according to a Xinjiang official.
NGOs demand better conditions for detainees in Thailand after Uyghur man’s death
Human rights advocates are calling on Thai immigration authorities to improve conditions for dozens of Uyghurs in custody after a Uyghur detainee fell ill and died at a police hospital in Bangkok.
Uyghur asylum-seeker death heaps pressure on Thailand
The death of a 49-year-old Uyghur asylum-seeker in Thailand has prompted pleas from rights groups to find a humane solution to the plight of around 50 Uyghur men who have been detained for nine years.
Renowned Uyghur poet dies following prison release in Xinjiang
A renowned Uyghur writer and poet in poor health when released from prison died on Dec. 18 because he could not obtain food or medical treatment amid a strict coronavirus lockdown, according to local information.
Former Uyghur Muslim preacher confirmed dead in prison in China’s Xinjiang
A Uyghur Muslim preacher serving a five-year sentence in China’s Xinjiang region for making a religious pilgrimage abroad died in prison in February, according to a local official.
Uyghur doctor jailed for treating a ‘terrorist’ dies after release from prison
A Uyghur doctor sentenced to eight years in prison in Xinjiang for treating a suspected criminal, died shortly after being released from prison in September, local police and people with knowledge of the situation said.
Uyghur Teenager Dies in Custody at Political Re-Education Camp
A teenage Uyghur boy detained for traveling overseas has died of unknown causes at a political “re-education camp” in Kashgar (in Chinese, Kashi) prefecture, in northwest China’s Xinjiang region, according to local authorities.
Uyghur Muslim Scholar Dies in Chinese Police Custody
A prominent Uyghur Islamic scholar has died in Chinese police custody, some 40 days after he was detained in the Xinjiang regional capital Urumqi, overseas Uyghur organizations said on Monday.
China: Execution of Uighurs brings total to four in three weeks
Two more Uighurs have been executed in northwest China for political offences, according to news agency reports.