A training course told present and future imams that “Sinicizing” the religion means putting Xi Jinping’s thought at the center of Islamic activities.
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Yunnan, Why Hui Muslims Protested the Arrest of Imam Ma Yuwei
A popular imam was arrested for resisting direct government control. This time, Hui Muslims decided to publicly protest.
Yuxi, Yunnan: Ramadan Fasting Prohibited to Minors and Party Members
The end of previous tolerance for Ramadan is seen as a punishment for local Muslims’ protests against the Sinicization of Najiaying Mosque.
Najaying Mosque in Yunnan, Others, Fully “Sinicized”
The campaign to destroy the distinctive Islamic appearance of Muslim places of worship continues in Yunnan notwithstanding the protests.
The “Sinicization” of the Grand Mosque of Shadian Has Started
Extraordinary security measures protect the demolition of the iconic dome of a mosque known as “the Mecca of the Hui,” for which Muslims already shed their blood in 1975.
Hui Muslims Clash with Police Over Mosque’s “Sinicization”
The situation remains tense at Najiaying Mosque in Yunnan, where the police has given an ultimatum for June 6 to end the protests.
Ethnic Kazakh Imam Sentenced to 23 Years for “Reciting the Quran Inappropriately”
Social media mobilize for Raguzbay Yizbashar. Meanwhile, human rights defender Serikzhan Bilash’ Facebook accounts have been closed.
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