Search Results for: Ilham Tohti

China Orders Universities to Ban Textbooks 'Promoting Western Values'

'Never let textbooks promoting western values appear in our classes'.

Jan 30, 2015

Seven Students of Uighur Scholar Ilham Tohti Jailed for Separatism

The students have been accused of working on a website with Tohti and 'actively participating in separatist activities'

Dec 9, 2014

Fearing an imminent terrorist attack, Chinese officials searched thousands of pigeon bums to find bombs

Bird Bombs: Did Taliban Fit Bird With Explosives?

The bird exploded when it was shot and "suspicious metal stuff" lay scattered around it.

Dec 2, 2014

Uighur scholar and rights advocate Ilham Tohti

Uighur Rights Advocate Faces Death Penalty in China for 'Separatism'

The charges of Separatism is dealt with utmost firmness in China and the crime often carries a potential death sentence.

Jul 31, 2014

China Xinjiang Clashes: Nearly 100 Casualties, Says Uighur Group

A clash that took place in Xinjiang, in northwest China, has left nearly 100 people dead or wounded

Jul 31, 2014

Azerbaijan strongman set for crushing poll win

Azerbaijan votes in a presidential election that looks certain to see strongman president Ilham Aliyev seal a third term, with critics claiming a widespread crackdown on his foes ahead of the poll. Duration: 00:41

Oct 9, 2013

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