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Xinjiang unrest: China raises death toll to 50 | Xinjiang unrest: China raises death toll to 50 |
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Fifty people died in violence on Sunday in Xinjiang, Chinese state media said, in what police called a "serious terrorist attack". | Fifty people died in violence on Sunday in Xinjiang, Chinese state media said, in what police called a "serious terrorist attack". |
Earlier this week state media reported the incident in Luntai county but gave the death toll as two. | Earlier this week state media reported the incident in Luntai county but gave the death toll as two. |
On Thursday a state news portal said 40 "rioters", six civilians and four police officers were killed. No reason was given for the delay in reporting. | On Thursday a state news portal said 40 "rioters", six civilians and four police officers were killed. No reason was given for the delay in reporting. |
Violence has been escalating in Xinjiang in recent months. | Violence has been escalating in Xinjiang in recent months. |
The region in China's far west is home to the Muslim Uighur minority group. Tensions exist between the Uighur community and the Han Chinese. | The region in China's far west is home to the Muslim Uighur minority group. Tensions exist between the Uighur community and the Han Chinese. |
'Extremist' | 'Extremist' |
The regional government's news portal, Tianshan, said that blasts occurred around 17:00 on Sunday at two police stations, an outdoor market and a shop entrance. | The regional government's news portal, Tianshan, said that blasts occurred around 17:00 on Sunday at two police stations, an outdoor market and a shop entrance. |
The "rioters" either blew themselves up or were shot dead by police, it said. Fifty-four civilians were injured and two "rioters" were captured, it said. | The "rioters" either blew themselves up or were shot dead by police, it said. Fifty-four civilians were injured and two "rioters" were captured, it said. |
Uighurs and Xinjiang | Uighurs and Xinjiang |
Why is there tension between China and the Uighurs? | Why is there tension between China and the Uighurs? |
Tianshan named the main suspect as Mamat Tursun, saying he "had been operating as an extremist since 2003". | Tianshan named the main suspect as Mamat Tursun, saying he "had been operating as an extremist since 2003". |
Confirming reports about incidents in Xinjiang is difficult, because access is tightly controlled and information flow restricted. | Confirming reports about incidents in Xinjiang is difficult, because access is tightly controlled and information flow restricted. |
China blames incidents on Uighur extremists inspired and supported by overseas terror groups. Uighur activists say oppressive Chinese rule is fuelling anger and violence in local communities. | China blames incidents on Uighur extremists inspired and supported by overseas terror groups. Uighur activists say oppressive Chinese rule is fuelling anger and violence in local communities. |
There have been high-profile, organised attacks on civilians in Kunming and Urumqi that have left dozens of people dead. | There have been high-profile, organised attacks on civilians in Kunming and Urumqi that have left dozens of people dead. |
There have been other incidents of which less is known. In July violence left 96 people dead in Xinjiang's Yarkant. | There have been other incidents of which less is known. In July violence left 96 people dead in Xinjiang's Yarkant. |
State media say it was a "terror attack" but activists say police opened fire on people protesting against a Ramadan crackdown on Muslims. | State media say it was a "terror attack" but activists say police opened fire on people protesting against a Ramadan crackdown on Muslims. |
The latest incident came as China tried Ilham Tohti, a prominent Uighur academic seen outside China as a moderate voice who promoted dialogue between Beijing and the Uighurs. | The latest incident came as China tried Ilham Tohti, a prominent Uighur academic seen outside China as a moderate voice who promoted dialogue between Beijing and the Uighurs. |
He has since been jailed for life for separatism, a verdict strongly condemned by the US. | He has since been jailed for life for separatism, a verdict strongly condemned by the US. |
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