Monthly Archives June 2009

Follow-Up: Swedish Uyghur Accused of Espionage for China – Sweden and China Duel Diplomats

On 4 June 2009, the Swedish Security Police (Säpo) took into custody a 61-year-old Uyghur man, a former refugee and now Swedish citizen, on charges of espionage. Now, that man’s identity has finally been revealed. [...]

Xanliq Madrasa Demolished – Played Important Role in Kashgar’s History

Update: Radio Free Asia’s Uyghur service has now posted an article on the demolition. On 15 June 2009, around 10:30 AM local time, wrecking crews working on the “renewal” of Kashgar’s Old City demolished the [...]

Swedish Uyghur Arrested on Charges of Espionage

On 4 June 2009, the Swedish Security Police (Säpo) arrested a Uyghur man in Stockholm on charges of espionage. The man in question, whose identity is otherwise undisclosed, is 61 years of age, received asylum [...]