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China Sentences Uyghur Woman and Others for “Illegal Religious Activity”

In a move drawing international criticism, China has sentenced a Uyghur Muslim woman, Rozi, to 17 years in prison for allegedly conducting “illegal underground religious activity.” Her crime was teaching Islamic verses to her two sons, who were also convicted. The sons received sentences of 7 and 10 years, respectively, for receiving the religious education.

Additionally, Yakub Hidayatullah, a neighbor who reportedly attended the lessons, has been sentenced to 9 years in prison. The harsh punishments underscore China’s crackdown on Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang region, where the government has been accused of repressing religious and cultural practices under the guise of combating extremism.

The sentences have sparked outrage among human rights groups, who argue this is part of a broader effort to suppress Uyghur identity and curtail religious freedoms. Critics are calling on the international community to pressure China to uphold basic human rights.

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