In style reminiscent of the Cultural Revolution era, the local authorities sentenced 16 Uyghurs in a public trial recently.
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Ethnic Uyghur Officials Persecuted
Authorities in Xinjiang are sentencing high-ranking Uyghurs to long prison terms as part of their anti-Muslim campaign.
Elderly Man Kept in Detention for Three Years
A Christian man from Gansu was arrested four years ago for his religious belief. He has completed his sentence but continues to be monitored by authorities.
Primary School Students Beaten Up
When two students refused to sign an official form against religious belief, their teachers took to beating them.
Shutdowns of House Churches Continue (Video)
Churches that are not directly controlled by the Chinese Communist Party are facing extinction as the number of closed down places of worship and arrested preachers continues to grow.
Authorities Prevent Reconstruction of Churches
Churches that had been demolished due to their dilapidated state cannot be rebuilt now due to ongoing religious persecution in China.
Patients Discharged for Praying
Two Muslim patients were forced to leave the hospital prematurely after they were discovered worshiping. The hospital authorities also punished medical personnel for these incidents.
Student Detained for Her Religious Belief
A university student from Shanxi’s Yucheng city is currently in detention, and as per reports, will not be released until she gives up her faith.
15 Years in Prison for a Social Media Post
A Muslim man in his twenties from Xinjiang has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for posting Islam-related information on social media.
Catholic Meeting Venues Closed Down
Across China, government-approved and underground Catholic churches are being shut down arbitrarily and believers arrested.