Uyghur sentenced to 19 years for trying to leave China

The Chinese government continues its repressive policy against Uyghurs: Abdulkadir Abdurrahman, from East Turkestan, was sentenced to 19 years in prison for attempting to leave the country.

It is reported that in 2015, Abdurrahman tried to leave China through Yunnan Province. However, he was detained by the police.

According to acquaintances, the man is also accused of entering into a traditional Islamic marriage, which is considered a crime in China.

Earlier, a 49-year-old Uyghur woman was also sentenced to 17 years in prison for teaching verses from the Quran to her children and a neighbor.