2025.02.21
A prominent Uyghur historian and expert in Uyghur place names is serving a 17-year sentence for his writings. Uyghurs are part of the Turkic world — and not Chinese.
He was among an estimated 1.8 million Uyghurs, including intellectuals, teachers, cultural figures and prominent businesspeople, who were forced into re-education camps.
Besides his influential historical research and writings, Tekin boldly and actively participated in intellectual gatherings and debates in Uyghur society.
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