M. Alpertunga Kara
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Zunun Eziz
Age: 71
Status: serving an 11-year, 11-month sentence (Bingtuan Zhongjiazhuang Prison) for studying the Quran for 2 days in 1978
shahit.biz/eng/37234/
Name: Zunun Eziz
Age: 71
Status: serving an 11-year, 11-month sentence (Bingtuan Zhongjiazhuang Prison) for studying the Quran for 2 days in 1978
shahit.biz/eng/37234/
December 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Zunun Eziz
Age: 71
Status: serving an 11-year, 11-month sentence (Bingtuan Zhongjiazhuang Prison) for studying the Quran for 2 days in 1978
shahit.biz/eng/37234/
Name: Zunun Eziz
Age: 71
Status: serving an 11-year, 11-month sentence (Bingtuan Zhongjiazhuang Prison) for studying the Quran for 2 days in 1978
shahit.biz/eng/37234/
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Finally, today also marks 8 years since the death of Erkin Abdurehim (shahit.biz/eng/56891), who was detained in April 2017 and sent to camp for having traveled to Turkey and the UAE.
He died later that year, at the age of 49. (3/3)
He died later that year, at the age of 49. (3/3)
Entry 56891: Erkin Abdurehim
Erkin Abdurehim.
Residential address: Apt. 112, Entrance No. 1, Building No. 6, Construction Company Family Residence, Toqquzaq Municipality, Konasheher County (疏附县托克扎克镇建筑公司家属院6号楼1单元112室).
Registrat...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Finally, today also marks 8 years since the death of Erkin Abdurehim (shahit.biz/eng/56891), who was detained in April 2017 and sent to camp for having traveled to Turkey and the UAE.
He died later that year, at the age of 49. (3/3)
He died later that year, at the age of 49. (3/3)
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Today also marks 8 years since the death of Abdukerim Sidiq (shahit.biz/eng/27946/), an elderly farmer who was sentenced to 7 years in 2017 for studying the Quran in 1958.
He died later that year, presumably at Changji Prison. He was 67. (2/3)
He died later that year, presumably at Changji Prison. He was 67. (2/3)
Entry 27946: Abdukerim Sidiq
Abdukerim Sidiq was a farmer.
Registration address (residential in same group, likely the same): House No. 020, Group No. 8, Ghuchila Village, Oghusaq Municipality, Konasheher County (疏附县吾库萨克镇吾吉拉村8组0...
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December 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Today also marks 8 years since the death of Abdukerim Sidiq (shahit.biz/eng/27946/), an elderly farmer who was sentenced to 7 years in 2017 for studying the Quran in 1958.
He died later that year, presumably at Changji Prison. He was 67. (2/3)
He died later that year, presumably at Changji Prison. He was 67. (2/3)
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Today marks 3 years since the death of Abdulla Sawut (shahit.biz/eng/56097/), a well-known writer and poet.
Despite being ~70 years old, he was detained in 2017 and only released in late 2022, on account of poor health. He died 2 months later, under COVID quarantine. (1/3)
Despite being ~70 years old, he was detained in 2017 and only released in late 2022, on account of poor health. He died 2 months later, under COVID quarantine. (1/3)
Entry 56097: Abdulla Sawut
Abdulla Sawut was a renowned writer and poet, and was viewed as an important figure in contemporary Uyghur literature. His most famous novels and novellas are "The Bloody Shore", "The Thunder", "The U...
shahit.biz
December 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Today marks 3 years since the death of Abdulla Sawut (shahit.biz/eng/56097/), a well-known writer and poet.
Despite being ~70 years old, he was detained in 2017 and only released in late 2022, on account of poor health. He died 2 months later, under COVID quarantine. (1/3)
Despite being ~70 years old, he was detained in 2017 and only released in late 2022, on account of poor health. He died 2 months later, under COVID quarantine. (1/3)
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Rehim Sulayman
Age: 55
Status: serving a 12-year sentence (Hotan Prison) for "using superstition to undermine law enforcement"
shahit.biz/eng/73030/
Name: Rehim Sulayman
Age: 55
Status: serving a 12-year sentence (Hotan Prison) for "using superstition to undermine law enforcement"
shahit.biz/eng/73030/
December 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Rehim Sulayman
Age: 55
Status: serving a 12-year sentence (Hotan Prison) for "using superstition to undermine law enforcement"
shahit.biz/eng/73030/
Name: Rehim Sulayman
Age: 55
Status: serving a 12-year sentence (Hotan Prison) for "using superstition to undermine law enforcement"
shahit.biz/eng/73030/
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Today marks 12 years since the December 15, 2013 incident in Konasheher County, when at least 10 people - mostly relatives - were shot dead by authorities under circumstances that remain unclear.
Significant progress has been made on reconstructing the tree for the family that was at the center of the December 15, 2013 incident.
We've marked those:
1) shot dead that day in red (10 people),
2) executed in prison later in orange (3),
3) given long terms in blue (4). (1/3)
We've marked those:
1) shot dead that day in red (10 people),
2) executed in prison later in orange (3),
3) given long terms in blue (4). (1/3)
December 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today marks 12 years since the December 15, 2013 incident in Konasheher County, when at least 10 people - mostly relatives - were shot dead by authorities under circumstances that remain unclear.
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Kerim Sheyh
Age: 58
Status: serving a 20-year sentence (XJ No. 1 Prison) for teaching Quran to his two sons, both of whom are also in prison
shahit.biz/eng/31193/
Name: Kerim Sheyh
Age: 58
Status: serving a 20-year sentence (XJ No. 1 Prison) for teaching Quran to his two sons, both of whom are also in prison
shahit.biz/eng/31193/
December 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Kerim Sheyh
Age: 58
Status: serving a 20-year sentence (XJ No. 1 Prison) for teaching Quran to his two sons, both of whom are also in prison
shahit.biz/eng/31193/
Name: Kerim Sheyh
Age: 58
Status: serving a 20-year sentence (XJ No. 1 Prison) for teaching Quran to his two sons, both of whom are also in prison
shahit.biz/eng/31193/
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Today marks 8 years since the death of Memtili Hezim (shahit.biz/eng/32273/), an imam of a mosque in Kashgar.
He was sent to camp in June 2017, but soon given a 10-year sentence, for studying the Quran in the 1970s and having a beard. He died at Bayingolin Prison, at age 60.
He was sent to camp in June 2017, but soon given a 10-year sentence, for studying the Quran in the 1970s and having a beard. He died at Bayingolin Prison, at age 60.
Entry 32273: Memtili Hezim
Memtili Hezim was the imam of a mosque in Pilal Village's No. 3 Group.
Registration address (residential in same group, likely the same): House No. 016, Group No. 5, Pilal Village, Toqquzaq Municipal...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Today marks 8 years since the death of Memtili Hezim (shahit.biz/eng/32273/), an imam of a mosque in Kashgar.
He was sent to camp in June 2017, but soon given a 10-year sentence, for studying the Quran in the 1970s and having a beard. He died at Bayingolin Prison, at age 60.
He was sent to camp in June 2017, but soon given a 10-year sentence, for studying the Quran in the 1970s and having a beard. He died at Bayingolin Prison, at age 60.
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Muhter Turdi
Age: 55
Status: serving a 15-year sentence (Aksu Prison) for studying Quran at a mosque and listening to sermons
shahit.biz/eng/45337/
Name: Muhter Turdi
Age: 55
Status: serving a 15-year sentence (Aksu Prison) for studying Quran at a mosque and listening to sermons
shahit.biz/eng/45337/
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Muhter Turdi
Age: 55
Status: serving a 15-year sentence (Aksu Prison) for studying Quran at a mosque and listening to sermons
shahit.biz/eng/45337/
Name: Muhter Turdi
Age: 55
Status: serving a 15-year sentence (Aksu Prison) for studying Quran at a mosque and listening to sermons
shahit.biz/eng/45337/
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Barat Abdurehim
Age: 60
Status: serving a ~16-year sentence (Turpan Prison) for studying Quran (in 1983) and growing a beard; son also sentenced
shahit.biz/eng/30294/
Name: Barat Abdurehim
Age: 60
Status: serving a ~16-year sentence (Turpan Prison) for studying Quran (in 1983) and growing a beard; son also sentenced
shahit.biz/eng/30294/
November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Barat Abdurehim
Age: 60
Status: serving a ~16-year sentence (Turpan Prison) for studying Quran (in 1983) and growing a beard; son also sentenced
shahit.biz/eng/30294/
Name: Barat Abdurehim
Age: 60
Status: serving a ~16-year sentence (Turpan Prison) for studying Quran (in 1983) and growing a beard; son also sentenced
shahit.biz/eng/30294/
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Yasin Ghopur
Age: 63
Status: serving 14-year, 11-month term (XJ No. 1 Prison) for studying Quran in 1980s, teaching son prayer; brother died in camp
shahit.biz/eng/36334/
Name: Yasin Ghopur
Age: 63
Status: serving 14-year, 11-month term (XJ No. 1 Prison) for studying Quran in 1980s, teaching son prayer; brother died in camp
shahit.biz/eng/36334/
November 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Yasin Ghopur
Age: 63
Status: serving 14-year, 11-month term (XJ No. 1 Prison) for studying Quran in 1980s, teaching son prayer; brother died in camp
shahit.biz/eng/36334/
Name: Yasin Ghopur
Age: 63
Status: serving 14-year, 11-month term (XJ No. 1 Prison) for studying Quran in 1980s, teaching son prayer; brother died in camp
shahit.biz/eng/36334/
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Muhter Seley
Age: 63
Status: serving ~11-year term (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying Quran for 15 days in 1983, 20 min/day; wife, 2 sons also in prison
shahit.biz/eng/32949/
Name: Muhter Seley
Age: 63
Status: serving ~11-year term (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying Quran for 15 days in 1983, 20 min/day; wife, 2 sons also in prison
shahit.biz/eng/32949/
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Muhter Seley
Age: 63
Status: serving ~11-year term (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying Quran for 15 days in 1983, 20 min/day; wife, 2 sons also in prison
shahit.biz/eng/32949/
Name: Muhter Seley
Age: 63
Status: serving ~11-year term (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying Quran for 15 days in 1983, 20 min/day; wife, 2 sons also in prison
shahit.biz/eng/32949/
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Today also marks 8 years since the death of Obulqasim Memet (shahit.biz/eng/30180/), who was sentenced to 10 years for being a "two-faced" Party member, as a result of praying in a mosque and having a beard.
He died at age 64, presumably while at Shayar Prison. (2/2)
He died at age 64, presumably while at Shayar Prison. (2/2)
Entry 30180: Obulqasim Memet
Obulqasim Memet was a Party member.
Address [presumably registration]: House No. 007, Group No. 1, Pilal Village, Toqquzaq Municipality, Konasheher County (疏附县托克扎克镇皮拉勒村1组007号).
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November 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Today also marks 8 years since the death of Obulqasim Memet (shahit.biz/eng/30180/), who was sentenced to 10 years for being a "two-faced" Party member, as a result of praying in a mosque and having a beard.
He died at age 64, presumably while at Shayar Prison. (2/2)
He died at age 64, presumably while at Shayar Prison. (2/2)
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CDC employees on chaos of being fired, rehired and fired again: ‘stuck in limbo’. Americans’ health in jeopardy as agency plunged into tumult and inefficiency even after court ruled firings illegal | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
CDC employees on chaos of being fired, rehired and fired again: ‘stuck in limbo’
Americans’ health in jeopardy as agency plunged into tumult and inefficiency even after court ruled firings illegal
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October 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
CDC employees on chaos of being fired, rehired and fired again: ‘stuck in limbo’. Americans’ health in jeopardy as agency plunged into tumult and inefficiency even after court ruled firings illegal | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Not at all new, but a post last week from Kashgar shows that education officials are doubling down on Sinification in Uyghur majority schools. "说国家通用语言、写国家通用语言文字”已成为校园里的新风尚" Speaking and writing the national common language have become the campus' new trends"
October 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Not at all new, but a post last week from Kashgar shows that education officials are doubling down on Sinification in Uyghur majority schools. "说国家通用语言、写国家通用语言文字”已成为校园里的新风尚" Speaking and writing the national common language have become the campus' new trends"
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Trump administration won’t use emergency funds to pay November SNAP benefits: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an entitlement program that provides about 1 in 8 U.S. residents an average of $187 a month in food aid. | NPR www.npr.org/2025/10/27/n...
Trump administration says emergency funds can't be used to keep SNAP benefits going
The Trump administration now says it won't use a contingency fund to pay SNAP benefits to about 1 in 8 Americans in November, a departure from earlier guidance announced before the shutdown.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Trump administration won’t use emergency funds to pay November SNAP benefits: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an entitlement program that provides about 1 in 8 U.S. residents an average of $187 a month in food aid. | NPR www.npr.org/2025/10/27/n...
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Memet Tursun
Age: 57
Status: serving 20-year sentence (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying the Quran for 10 days in 2002; son also sentenced
shahit.biz/eng/31901/
Name: Memet Tursun
Age: 57
Status: serving 20-year sentence (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying the Quran for 10 days in 2002; son also sentenced
shahit.biz/eng/31901/
October 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Memet Tursun
Age: 57
Status: serving 20-year sentence (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying the Quran for 10 days in 2002; son also sentenced
shahit.biz/eng/31901/
Name: Memet Tursun
Age: 57
Status: serving 20-year sentence (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying the Quran for 10 days in 2002; son also sentenced
shahit.biz/eng/31901/
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Memet'eli Hudaberdi
Age: 57
Status: serving a 13-year, 11-month sentence (Kizilsu Prison) for studying the Quran in 1981-1982
shahit.biz/eng/31995/
Name: Memet'eli Hudaberdi
Age: 57
Status: serving a 13-year, 11-month sentence (Kizilsu Prison) for studying the Quran in 1981-1982
shahit.biz/eng/31995/
October 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Memet'eli Hudaberdi
Age: 57
Status: serving a 13-year, 11-month sentence (Kizilsu Prison) for studying the Quran in 1981-1982
shahit.biz/eng/31995/
Name: Memet'eli Hudaberdi
Age: 57
Status: serving a 13-year, 11-month sentence (Kizilsu Prison) for studying the Quran in 1981-1982
shahit.biz/eng/31995/
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Abduqadir Hudaberdi
Age: 70
Status: serving a 16-year, 11-month sentence (Shahe Prison) for having a large beard, being a “2-faced Party member”
shahit.biz/eng/25394/
Name: Abduqadir Hudaberdi
Age: 70
Status: serving a 16-year, 11-month sentence (Shahe Prison) for having a large beard, being a “2-faced Party member”
shahit.biz/eng/25394/
October 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Abduqadir Hudaberdi
Age: 70
Status: serving a 16-year, 11-month sentence (Shahe Prison) for having a large beard, being a “2-faced Party member”
shahit.biz/eng/25394/
Name: Abduqadir Hudaberdi
Age: 70
Status: serving a 16-year, 11-month sentence (Shahe Prison) for having a large beard, being a “2-faced Party member”
shahit.biz/eng/25394/
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There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Memet Rozi
Age: 68
Status: serving a 13-year, 11-month sentence (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying Quran for 10 days in 1997
shahit.biz/eng/31891/
Name: Memet Rozi
Age: 68
Status: serving a 13-year, 11-month sentence (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying Quran for 10 days in 1997
shahit.biz/eng/31891/
October 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
There are over 1350 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences).
Name: Memet Rozi
Age: 68
Status: serving a 13-year, 11-month sentence (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying Quran for 10 days in 1997
shahit.biz/eng/31891/
Name: Memet Rozi
Age: 68
Status: serving a 13-year, 11-month sentence (XJ No. 3 Prison) for studying Quran for 10 days in 1997
shahit.biz/eng/31891/
Ahmed wants to make some repairs at his house so as it becomes fit for winter. If you can donate, please consider it
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The war is over☺️ Today I returned to my home and this is the destruction it suffered.😢Please help me to restore this house even with simple methods such as tarpaulins and some wood. Please help me to return to my home before winter 🍉 https://t.co/Ejo3W3cFZY https://t.co/NL69N8gEXP
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October 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Ahmed wants to make some repairs at his house so as it becomes fit for winter. If you can donate, please consider it
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Bu rekor artış, çocuklar, aşısız bireyler ve bağışıklık sistemi zayıf kişiler için ciddi risk oluşturuyor.
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October 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Bu rekor artış, çocuklar, aşısız bireyler ve bağışıklık sistemi zayıf kişiler için ciddi risk oluşturuyor.
➡️ https://l.euronews.com/N2T8
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Our progress report for the third quarter of 2025 is now up: shahit.biz/shahitbiz_re...
The total number of documented victims has passed 90000, and we're actively moving forward.
However, we need to raise about 3000USD to go until the end of the year. All help is welcome!
The total number of documented victims has passed 90000, and we're actively moving forward.
However, we need to raise about 3000USD to go until the end of the year. All help is welcome!
October 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Our progress report for the third quarter of 2025 is now up: shahit.biz/shahitbiz_re...
The total number of documented victims has passed 90000, and we're actively moving forward.
However, we need to raise about 3000USD to go until the end of the year. All help is welcome!
The total number of documented victims has passed 90000, and we're actively moving forward.
However, we need to raise about 3000USD to go until the end of the year. All help is welcome!
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