BEIJING-- Police shot dead two suspected imam at the largest mosque in China. In addition, police also arrested one other person. Jume Tahir was the priest in Kasghar, Xinjiang. He was found dead after morning prayers at the Id Kah Mosque on Wednesday (30/7).
Police said the target of resisting arrest and using weapons such as knives and axes. Xinhua Daily calls Uighurs who defend ekstemis affected by religion. Xinjiang, the western part of China, is home to the Muslim Uighur minority kaumj.
Tensions escalated in recent years between Uighurs, a massive migration of Han Chinese and the Chinese government is strict. However, recent months an increasing number of casualties in Xinjiang. Including market in Urumqi during the attack that left 30 people dead.
Beijing blames the Uighur Muslims and call them have inspired an international terrorist network. Uighur activists said the restrictions on religious activities and cultural freedom has sparked anger Uighurs.
News of the death of the priest Jume Tahir first raised the foreign media on Thursday (31/7). But the source of the new government confirmed the news on Friday (1/8). Xinhua said that Jume Tahir allegedly planning a mission to strengthen the influence of Uighurs in China.
The BBC reported, Tahir is activist and outspoken local policies. He was made a priest in 600-year-old mosque and controlled by the Communist Party. Some sources say Jume Tahir less popular among the Uighurs.
This is due to his involvement with the Communist Party during the preaching in the mosque. Tahir's death occurred two days after dozens of people were reportedly killed in clashes with police. The clash occurred in Yarkant who are still in the same area with the Uighurs.
The tight control of information access and presence makes it difficult to obtain official confirmation of Xinjiang.
Police said the target of resisting arrest and using weapons such as knives and axes. Xinhua Daily calls Uighurs who defend ekstemis affected by religion. Xinjiang, the western part of China, is home to the Muslim Uighur minority kaumj.
Tensions escalated in recent years between Uighurs, a massive migration of Han Chinese and the Chinese government is strict. However, recent months an increasing number of casualties in Xinjiang. Including market in Urumqi during the attack that left 30 people dead.
Beijing blames the Uighur Muslims and call them have inspired an international terrorist network. Uighur activists said the restrictions on religious activities and cultural freedom has sparked anger Uighurs.
News of the death of the priest Jume Tahir first raised the foreign media on Thursday (31/7). But the source of the new government confirmed the news on Friday (1/8). Xinhua said that Jume Tahir allegedly planning a mission to strengthen the influence of Uighurs in China.
The BBC reported, Tahir is activist and outspoken local policies. He was made a priest in 600-year-old mosque and controlled by the Communist Party. Some sources say Jume Tahir less popular among the Uighurs.
This is due to his involvement with the Communist Party during the preaching in the mosque. Tahir's death occurred two days after dozens of people were reportedly killed in clashes with police. The clash occurred in Yarkant who are still in the same area with the Uighurs.
The tight control of information access and presence makes it difficult to obtain official confirmation of Xinjiang.
