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Mehmud Muhemmet was detained for his ethnoreligious identity and religious education. 

In late 2017, authorities detained Muhemmet, a farmer from Turpan, reportedly for "illegally'…

Memet Ismayil was detained for his ethnoreligious identity and for going on pilgrimage. 

In late 2017, authorities in Turpan municipality, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR),…

Ayshemhan Yasin was detained for her ethnoreligious identity and for going on pilgrimage. 

In late 2017, authorities in Turpan municipality, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR),…

Abdulitip Ablimit was imprisoned for his ethnoreligious identity and for teaching religion.

On June 5, 2008, Ghulja county police detained 12 Uyghur men, including Ablimit, reportedly for…

Abdujelil Abdughopur was imprisoned for his ethnoreligious identity and for teaching religion.

On April 14, 2008, Ghulja county police detained 12 Uyghur men, including Abdughopur,…

Adil Mijit was detained for his ethnoreligious identity.

In November 2018, authorities in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) detained Mijit, a comedian, and sent him to a reeducation…

Ye Zhongqiu was imprisoned for her religious activity.

In November 2016, authorities arrested Ye alongside other Falun Gong adherents for passing out Falun Gong calendars. 

In…

Wei Zaiqiang was imprisoned for his religious activity.

In December 2016, authorities arrested Wei after accusing him of leaving messages about Falun Gong in public areas. Police…

Wang Lei was imprisoned for her religious activity.

In February 2014, authorities arrested Wang reportedly for practicing Falun Gong.

In November 2015, the Fangshan District Court…

Lei Xiuxiang was imprisoned for criticizing religious freedom conditions. 

In July 2015, authorities arrested Lei for sending a letter to a high-ranking former official, protesting the…