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By Trend News Line 2024-02-27 15:02:04.
Uyghur Religious Leader Dies in Prison at 96 Years Old
Tragic news has emerged that a 96-year-old Uyghur religious leader, Abidin Damollam, has passed away while in prison. Damollam was arrested in 2017 on charges of “promoting religious extremism” and was sentenced to nine years behind bars. This arrest occurred when Damollam was already 89 years old, making his imprisonment even more shocking and concerning.
The Uyghur Human Rights Project reported the devastating news on Twitter, highlighting the injustice and cruelty of Damollam’s arrest and subsequent imprisonment. The fact that a nonagenarian religious leader was targeted and detained for his beliefs is a stark reminder of the relentless persecution faced by the Uyghur community in China.
At the time of this reporting, the cause of Damollam’s death remains unknown. The circumstances surrounding his passing raise serious questions about the treatment of prisoners, particularly elderly individuals, in Chinese detention centers. The lack of transparency and accountability in such cases only adds to the urgency of addressing human rights abuses in the region.
The Uyghur people have long been subjected to systematic oppression and cultural erasure by the Chinese government. Reports of mass detention, forced labor, and religious persecution have drawn international condemnation and calls for action. Damollam’s tragic fate serves as a poignant example of the human cost of these oppressive policies.
As the world grapples with the implications of Damollam’s death, advocates and activists continue to push for accountability and justice for the Uyghur community. The need for independent investigations into human rights abuses in Xinjiang has never been more urgent, and pressure on the Chinese government to uphold basic rights and freedoms must be sustained.
Despite the challenges and obstacles ahead, the memory of Abidin Damollam and others like him will endure as a symbol of resilience and defiance in the face of tyranny. His legacy will inspire future generations to continue the fight for justice and dignity for all oppressed peoples.
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Source : @UyghurProject
“A 96-year-old Uyghur religious leader who was arrested in 2017 has died in prison.”
Abidin Damollam was arrested when he was 89 years old on for “promoting religious extremism” to nine years in prison.
Arrested at 89-years-old to nine years in prison.https://t.co/5OhQTMSjvx
— Uyghur Human Rights Project (@UyghurProject) February 27, 2024
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