China: Further information on Fear of torture and ill-treatment/Detention without charge/Medical Concern

China: Further information on Fear of torture and ill-treatment/Detention without charge/Medical Concern

Index Number: ASA 17/038/2006
Date Published: 9 July 2006
Categories: China, Asia And The Pacific

Alim, Ablikim and Kahar Abdiriyim, sons of ethnic Uighur activist Rebiya Kadeer, are facing criminal charges brought by the Chinese authorities. Alim Abdiriyim was reportedly transferred to the Tianshan District detention centre in Urumchi, following a "confession". Ablikim Abdiriyim is reportedly still in hospital after being beaten by police officers in early June. Kahar Abdiriyim is being held at the Tianshan District detention centre. All three were formally charged on 13 June. \n\n