Locked up Uyghur imams between 2014 – 2018

Uyghur Imams Detained by Chinese Authorities Between 2014-2018 (update on May 31. 2020)
This list is prepared based on the information collected by Abduweli Ayup. Citing the source is requested if quoted in any form by any source. Some of the information is not disclosed, if more details are needed, feel free to reach out to Abduweli Ayup for further information.

(by region)

Figures from Urumqi (50)

1. Abdusemet Sawut. Born in 1974. From Aqtu country, Qizilsyu Oblast(Atush Oblast).

He was detained may of 2017. He was the owner of Ezka restaurant in Urumqi. Pious believer. He was renown amongst imams and board public.

Studies in Al-Azhar university in Egypt. Between 1996 – 2007

 

2. Name: Yusupjan Abidin. He was an ex-teacher at Islam university in Urumqi. After he was expelled from Islam university by Chinese authorities, he began to do his business.

 

3. Name: Abidin Ayup:

He was from Atush, he was over 90 years. Detained in 2018, very knowledgeable person. He lived Urumqi and Atush.

 

4. Mohammed Abdulla Damollam, from Hoten Guma county. In 2015 sentenced prison time, length unknown, currently in Aqsu prison. Very seasoned imam. He was a retired teacher of Islamic university in Urumqi.

 

5. Abliz (aji). From Guma county, Hoten. Renown figure lived in Urumqi. He was arrested for visiting Egypt, sending his children to study oversea, and for being an renown figure amongst Uyghurs.

 

6. Ahmetjan (damollam). From Guma county, Hoten. He was the victim of non-stop harassment for going abroad in 2014, for visiting Egypt, Turkey. Finally he was taken away.

 

7. Abduqahar (damollam). He studies in islam university between 1987 – 1992 in island university. Been teaching Islam university until the day he was arrested.

 

 

8. Ahmetjan (damollam). He was a advocacy of proper Islam amongst. He was arrested in 2017.

 

9. Abduweli (qarim). He was from Artush city. He was an advocate of proper islam in Urumqi.

 

10. Abduweli (qarim), he was from Shehyar, Aqsu prefecture. He was arrested in 2017, he’s been actively tale part in charity.

 

11. Abduwahap (damollam), he was the imam of Jigdilik mosque.

He was hatib for years, he was a model, law-abiding citizen. He also has been a member of state owned Islamic society.

 

12. Rejep Kirem (damollam). He was born in 1971. From Baytoqay county, Ghulja.

He was a teacher in Urumqi, when he was arrested in September 2014.

 

13. Abduweli (aji), studied in Egypt, later he got disappeared.
14. Hebibulla Tohti. He was born 1979. From Saghan township, Yingisheher county, Kashgar prefecture.

He was arrested in 2017 and sentenced for 10 years.

He was a poet, has doctor’s degree in literature.

2015, he graduated his PhD degree in Islamic law from Arabic Islamic research institute. (need the list of his papers and research study)

 

15. Adil (haji). He was from Awat county, Aqsu prefecture. Taught at Islamic university in Urumqi. Graduated from Egypt Al-Azhar university.

 

16. Shahabidin (aji). He was from Harap township, Yingi-Sheher county, Kashgar prefecture. He was a teacher in Islamic university in Urumqi.

 

17. (correct name missing), he was the imam of Xiao-xi-men mosque in Urumqi. Detained in 2017.

 

18. Shemshidin (damollam). He was the imam of He-Jia-San mosque. He was detained in 2017. He was the son of Mahmud damollam, the imam of Nan-men mosque.
19. Abdughopur damollam, he was seasoned imam, resumed the position of imam for 12 years. He was hetipe. He was removed from his position for visiting pilgrim (mecca) “illegally” …

He was detained in 2017, came home after 1 year, and he was arrested again not long after.

20. Ahmet (damollam). He was from Guchong county. Graduated from Islamic university. Was sentenced for 15 years of prison time.
21. Ablimit (damollam). He was from Guchong county. Graduated from Islam university in Urumqi.
22. Abdurehim (damollam). He was the imam of Urumqi Chong-kowruk mosque. Got arrested in 2017, details is unknown.
23. Omer-Ali Dawut. He was the imam of grand mosque in Tengri-tagh District, in Urumqi. He was arrested in 2017, and his body was returned to his family in 2019, being just two short years in police custody.
24. Ababekri (aji). (He is the one in hat to the left of Mehmet Gormez. He was born in 1975 in Artush. He studied in Islamic university between 1992 – 1997. He’s been a teacher since 2002.
25. Ablet Qurban. He is the one in costume om the right of Mehmet Gomez. He was born in 1971, originally from Yarkent. He was disappeared

He studied in Islam university between 1987 – 1992, after graduation till he was disappeared, he taught in Islamic university in Urumqi.

 

26. Mohammed Imin Abdullah. He was from Maralbishi county, Kashgar prefecture.

He studies in Islamic university between 2003 – 2008. Studies in Egypt between 2008 -2014. After graduated from Egypt, he became a teacher at the Islamic university in Urumqi. While he was studying in Urumqi, he attended a quran reciting contest & achieved a pretty good score.

27. Seyd Omer. He was born 1981 in Qarghiliq county, Kashgar prefecture. He was disappeared since 2017.

Between 1995 – 1998 he studied religion in Kashgar

Between 1998 – 2002, he studied in Islam university in Urumqi.

He became a teacher in Islamic university in 2006. After left his position in 2007, he made a living by doing his small business until he disappeared.

 

28. Mohammed Kirem. He was born in 1970 in Turpan. He lived in Urumqi for years until he was disappeared in 2018.

He studies in Islamic university between 1995 – 2000, he became a teacher in Islamic university in 2009.

 

29. Israpil Abduqader. He was born in 1982 in Yarkent. He was imam in one of the mosques in Urumqi.

Was arrested in 2017, and his whereabout is unknown. Between 2002 – 2005 he studied in Kashgar religious school. From 2005 – 2010 studied in Islamic university in Urumqi. After graduate, he became an imam for one of the mosques in Urumqi.

 

30. Alimjan, Ablimit. He was born in 1974 in Kashgar city, lived in Urumqi. He was disappeared after he was arrested in 2017.

Between  2000 – 2005 dhe studies in Islamic university in Urumqi. He became a teacher in Islamic university in 2006. He wrote the book “Arab language grammar”.

 

31. Abduqader Tursun. Was from Peyziwat county from Kashgar. He was somewhere between 1978 – 1980, was disappeared since 2018. He studies religion between 1996 – 1999. Between 2000 – 2005 studies in Islamic university in Urumqi. Became a student in 2006 at the same university.

 

32. Tahir Abduqader. He was from Kuchar county, in Aqsu prefecture. He lived in Urumqi. He was disappeared in 2017. He was one of the first term students of Islamic university in Urumqi, he was the writer of “Arab language learning methods”.

 

33. Yaqupjan Eziz. He was born in 1974 in Korla. Loved in Urumqi. He was disappeared since 2017.

Studies at Islamic university in Urumqi between 1988 – 1992. Later he became a teacher at this university.

 

34. Abdulbasit Ablikim. He was born in 1990 in Qara-qash county in Hoten. He vanished since April 2017. Between 2005 – 2010 he studied in islam university in Urumqi. Between 2011 – 2016 he studied in Al-Azaar university in Egypt. Decepber 2016 he became one of the lecturers in Islamic university in Urumqi.

 

35. Talipjan Barat: from Kucha county, Aqsu prefecture. He was born in 1986.

He disappeared since April ,2017.

Studied in Islam University between 2005 – 2010. Studied in Al-Azhar in Egypt between 2011-2016.

He became a teacher in December 2016 in Islam university.

 

36. Ablimit Rehim. Was born in 1985, in Kucha county, Aqsu prefecture. He was arrested in 2017.

he stayed in Aqsu until he graduated the high school. in 2003, he was admitted to Islam university in Urumqi.

In 2008, he took the Chinese national unified exam, passed and admitted to study in Egypt.

In 2016, he finished Arabic islam research institute, and Egypt Fatiwah congressional in Al-Azhar university. After graduation he came back to Urumqi and became a teacher in Islam university

Starting from 2017, he was disappeared along with other Uyghurs studied In Egypt … ever since his whereabout is unknow.

 

37. Sadiq Haliq. He was born in 1985, in Qara-Hoja township near Turpan city. He was arrested In 2017.

From elementary school to high school he studied in Turpan. 2003 admitted to islam university.

In 2008, he attended China’s national unified test and admitted to study in Al-Azhar

Finished the studies in 2016 and returned to Urumqi.

In 2017, he was arrested along with other people who went to study in Egypt. Ever since his whereabouts in unknown.

 

38. Hebibullah Shahi Merdan. He was the son of Shahi-Merdan (damollam), was an imam in Urumqi. Arrested in march 2017. He has been resuming the role of iman and the prayer announcer for 10-15 years in Urumqi. This information was provided by his son, he lost contact with his father since March 2017.

 

39. Sirajidin Qari. He was born between 1958 – 1960 in Turpan. He was an imam in one of the mosques near Kaziwan, Urumqi. He is the grandson of renown imam Mehmut muderris, he was a imam back in his times. Son of Mamudun (qari), he was also renown imam in Turpan. Sirajidin (qari) had 5 children, 4 sons, 1 daughter.

 

40. Haliq Omer. Age 48. Resided in Youth Park residential complex, Teghritagh Dist., Urumqi. He was arrested for staying in Egypt for a short while during arranging his children study there.

 

41. Zulhayat Haliq. Age 20. Resided in Youth Park residential complex, Urumqi. He was arrested for studying in Egypt, currently in a prison in Tegnritagh district.

 

42. Idris Omer. Age 45. He resided in Urumqi. Arrested for going to Mecca for pilgrimage, and visiting Egypt and Turkey. Sentenced for 13 years, currently in a prison in Shayar couty.

 

43. Qeyum Turmemet. Age 48. Resided in Urumqi. He was arrested for visiting central Asia countries frequently (usually for business purposes …). Currently in a prison on Ghulja.

 

44. Mijit Nurmamat. Age 48. Resided in Urumqi. He was arrested for staying in Turkey for a while. Currently in a prison in Ghulja.

 

45. Muhtar Mamat. Age 60. Resided in Urumqi. Arrested for visiting Mecca for pilgrimage on his own. (although people who were arranged by Chinese government also arrested in most cases …)

 

46. Hasan Abdureshit. Age 50. Resided in Urumqi. Arrested for sending his child/children to study in Egypt and/or Turkey. Currently he is in prison, but when he’s getting out in unknown.

 

47. Aysa Turap. Age 45. Resided in Urumqi. Currently in the camp or in prison.

 

48. Abdurazaq. Age 35. He was a ticket-seller for public transportation. Currently either in the camp or in prison.

 

49. Zubeyde Abdukerim. Age 22. Resided in Urumqi. (same above)

 

50. Alimjan Memet. Age 52. Resided in Urumqi. (same above)

 

 

Figures from Ghulja (38)

 

1. Abdushukur Hajim. He was arrested in 2017. Previously he was arrested in 2000, after spent 10 years he was released, he was a renown imam, and a knowledgeable person. He was the father-in-law of Dr. Hebibulla Tohti (another camp detainee). After he was arrested 2017, his whereabout is unknown. it turned out most of this family members have been arrested as well …

 

2. Ilshat Ekrem. He was the imam of grand mosque in Jilil-yuzi in Ghulja. He was arrested in 2017.

 

3. Mohemmet Imin. He was an imam of one of the mosques in Jilil-Yuzi, Ghulja. His whereabout is unknow after he was arrested.

 

4. Rehmutullah Qarim. He was arrested in 2016, sentenced for 10 years.

 

5. Qudret (qari hajim). He was an imam of Aghu village grand mosque. He was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 20 years …

 

 

6. Quddus Qudret. He studied in Egypt. After he was arrested in 2017, his whereabout is unknown.

 

7. Ablet Qarihajim. He dies in police custody in 2019, also 100+ students he taught have also disappeared, there is no information on their whereabouts if they’re still alive …

 

8. Abdusattar Shemsidin. He was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 15 years. He graduated from Islam university in Urumqi. Till the his arrest in 2017 he was the iman of Quduq (means well, as in water) mosque.

 

 

9. Ezimet Qarim. He assumed the role of Hatib in Tangshang mosque in Ghulja. He was arrested the end of 2016, sentenced for 15 years.

 

 

10. Ibrahim Qari hajim. He was the iman of Tahtay mosque in Ghulja city. He was also an Uyghur medicine doctor. After his arrest in 2014, he was never heard from again …

 

11. Nurmemet qarim. He was the imam of Beshkirem mosque. he was arresting for *having more children than the norm*, after his arrest, not heard from him again.

 

 

12. Abdullah Qari. He studies Arabic in Indonesia, later he further studies in Yemen. He was arrested in 2017 for studying abroad, before that his wife Intizar was also arrested for studying abroad.

 

 

13. Abduqahar (damolla). He was the imam of Konchi mosque. he was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 10 years.

 

14. Hebibulla Qarim. He was the imam of Chinghoza mosque in Ghulja. He was arrested in 2014 once, released in 2016, arrested again in 2016 …

 

15. Abdurahman Qari. He was an imam in one of the Chinghoza mosques, he disappeared since he was arrested in 2015.

 

 

16. Abdulkerim Qarim. He was an imam of one of the mosques in Chinghoza, Ghulja. He was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 20 years …

 

17. Ablikim Damollam. He was arrested in 2014, sentenced for 4 years; ever since his whereabout is unknown …

 

 

18. Mohemmet Abdurahman. Between 2011-2012, He acted as the imam of Roshenbagh village San mosque. he was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 20 years …

 

19. Seleyjan Tursun. he was the imam of Hagosen mosque in Ghulja. He was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 20 years.

 

 

20. Abdurahman Aysa. Age 26. He was admitted to Madina university in Saudi Arabia in 2014. In 2015, he returned to Ghulja during summer vacation. He was arrested at this return, even since his whereabout is unknown.

 

21. Enwer (Damollam). He was the imam of Jangza village mosque. ever since he was arrested in 2017, his whereabout is unknown …

 

 

22. Abdulhekim (damollam). He was originally from Guma county, Hoten prefecture. Ever since he was arrested in 2015, his whereabout is unknown.

 

 

23. Hasan Qari. age 50. He was the imam of Jigdilik village mosque. since his arrest in 2017, his whereabout is unknown …

 

 

 

24. Qarim Abdusalam. He was an imam in Ghulja county, Ghulja prefecture. In 2017, he and his son were arrested together, and he was sentenced for 25 years.

 

 

25. Mohammet Emin. He was from Ghulja city. He was sentenced for 10 years for teaching islam to other children.

 

 

26. He was an imam in Ghulja before his arrest.

 

27. He was from Ghulja, a religious student, arrested and was sentenced for 5 years.

 

 

28. Israpil Qarim. He was from Ghulja, arrested and sentenced for 10 years.

 

 

29. Qurwanjan Qarim. He was the imam of Aradadamtu upper-town mosque. since his arrest in 2017, his whereabout is unknown.

 

 

30. Ismayil Qari. He was the imam of Aradadamtu lower-town mosque. he was arrested In 2017.

 

 

31. Abdurahman Qari. He was the imam of the Uyghur mosque in Tunggan Bazaar in Ghulja. In April 2017, him and his wife, Bu-Ayshem, his two sons, Abdulla & Momin qari, he was sentenced for 10 years.

 

32. Abdusopur Ableyni. He was the vice president of No.3 high-school in Ghulja. He was arrested in 2017, and sentenced for 10 years.

 

 

33. Turahun Qarim. He was the imam of Turk village mosque, he was arrested, but for long and where he was jailed is not clear …..

 

34. Abduqadir Damollam. He was the imam of Kona Bazaar mosque in Nilqa county. He graduated from Islam university in Urumqi, was arrested in 2017.

 

 

35. He spent some time in Egypt, later when he returned to Ghulja, he was arrested.

 

 

36. Atawulla Qari. He was ex-imam of Dong mosque in Ghulja, he was later arrested … details are not available.

 

 

37. Ablimit damollam. He was the student of Abkiz qari hajim, he was arrested in 2017.

 

38. Abdurahman Kirmahon. He studied in Pakistan, later was arrested.

 

 

Figures from Turpan (11)

 

1. Sirajidin (damollam). We’ve got the information that he is currently in the camp. More about his life is unknown ….

 

2. Fatima Sirajidin. She was Sirajidin (damollam)’s daughter, after she graduated from Egypt, when she returned, she was arrested.

 

 

3. Sadiqjan Sirajidin. He was the son-in-law of Sirajidin (damollam). He was arrested along with his wife Fatima Sirajidin when they returned from Egypt.

 

4. Abduhaliq Uyghur. He was renown Uyghur revolutionist Abduhaliq Uyghur senior’s brother Abdusattar hajim’s grandson. Abduhaliq Uyghur (junior) returned to Turpan to build Abduhaliq Uyghur (senior) museum, he was arrested in Turpan.

 

 

5. Ali Wel. He was born in 1986. Studies in Islam university in Urumqi between 2005-2010, he studied in Al-Azhar between 2011-2016. He returned to Urumqi in 2016, ever since his whereabout is unknown.

 

6. Mohemmet Ismayil. His ID No. 652101194310101812 (he was born in 10/10/1943). He was hailed between 2011-2016, again between May 2018 – 2019 …

 

 

7. Ehmet Mohemmet. He was the son if Mohammet Ismayil. His ID NO. 652101196008151834 ( he was born 08/15/1960). He was an imam between 2012-2016. He was arrested in May of 2017 for teaching children islam, released in January 2019.

 

8. Mohammet-eli Tursun. ID No. 652101197010011317 (born on 10/01/1970) he had been the imam since 1995 till he was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 6 years. It came out that he’s been held in one of the prisons in Korla.

 

 

9. Sattar Sawut. He was born 1968. He was the imam of the grand mosque in Pichan county, Turpan. starting between November – December of 2017, subsequently, him, his oldest son Nurmemet and his wife, his daughter and son-in-law; later his youngest son was also arrested …..

 

10. Siti’em Damollam. He was the imam of Reste mosque in Idiqut district, Turpan. He was arrested in 2018.

 

 

11. Mahmud (damollam). He was the hatib of town mosque between 2010 – 2016.

 

 

Note: there is one city, and two counties in Turpan prefecture. Some of the information may not the complete, still need other’s assistance on completing any information that may be missing.

 

Figures from Kashgar (82)

 

1. Nurulla Ablimit. He was the son if Ablimit (damollam), one of the most influential imams in the region. He studied history in Xinjiang University, he was one of the Uyghurs sent back to China by Saudi government based on Chinese government’s request …. Since his return in 2017, his whereabout is unknown.

 

 

2. Rehmutullah Qarajim. He was arrested in 2017. He was the brother of Ablimit (damollam), he was very famous Quran reciter, and Hafiz; he was arrested along with his brother in 2017 and his whereabout is unknown …

 

3. He is the son of Rehmutulla (qarahim). He was once arrested in 1998 and released again, then he was arrested again in 2017.

 

 

4. Jerullah Rehmutullah. He graduated Madina university Quran institute; he was arrested in 2017. Ever since his whereabout is unknown.

 

5. Jalalidin Ablimit. He was an Arabic teacher at the language skills schools founded by Ablimit (damollam). He was arrested in 2017.

 

6. Mohemmed Sidiq Ablimit. He was a renown qari in Kashgar, since his arrest in 2017, not heard from him again ….

 

 

7. Imam Qarajim. He was also one of the teachers in Ablimit (damollam) language skills school. since his arrest in 2017, was not heard from him again.

 

8. He was a pupil of Ablimit (damollam). Resided in Kashgar. He was arrested in 2017.

 

 

9. Mijit Qari. He was decoration stylist, had been arrested numerous times. He is also one of the pupils of Ablimit (damollam), last time he was arrested in 2017 ….

 

10. Abdurehim Burhan. He was one of the graduate students of Al-Azhar in 2005. Arrested in 2017 …

 

 

11. Mohemmet Abdulla. He was the imam of Chapan Bazaar mosque in Kashgar city. He was also the Mutewelli of Id Kah mosque in Kashgar city. He was the son of almost *all* very prominent imams in Uyghur land, we should pay close attention to whereabouts and his status.

 

 

12. Muzepper Qarim. He was the target of surveillance, very knowledgeable person. He had been arrested multiple times before. Last time he was arrested in 2015.

 

 

13. Memtimin Siyit. He was the Hatib of Sut-Qaymaq street mosque. he was sentenced for 20 years. In 2017 his wife and his son were also arrested, and they were coerced to talk against him in public around the city.

 

14. Abliz Qari. He was arrested along with four of his sons.

 

PS: need to look into the below people’s current situation.

 

15. Abdurahman Qari. (Achchiq), Kashgar

 

16. Abduqeyum (qarihajim). He was the imam of Yagh-bazaar mosque. Kashgar

 

 

17. Ebeydullah (qarihajim). He was the imam of Yagh-bazaar mosque, Kashgar

 

 

18. Alimjan Memtimin. He graduated from Yemen Al-Imam university. He was arrested in 2017.

 

19. Omer (qarim). He was a restaurant owner. Ever since has arrested in 2017, his whereabouts or if he is still alive is unknow.

 

 

20. Mehmut (qarim). He graduated in Kashgar Islam Institute. He was arrested in 2017 along with others.

 

 

21. Qurban (qarjim). He was a knowledgeable person, since he arrest in 2017, no one heard from him again.

 

 

22. Qurban (qarim). He was the son-in-law of the Hatib of the Arslanhan Mosque in Kashgar. (One of the grand mosques in Kashgar city). He dhad been arrested numerous times before as well, in 2017 was the last time he was arrested ….

 

23. Osman qarim. He was the imam of the No. village, Bolaqsu town, Kashgar city. He was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 14 years. He was one of the four most respected by many Broad Kashgar community.

 

PS: We should look into the whereabouts of the following figures!

 

24. Metniyaz Qarim. He was the imam No.4 neighborhood mosque, No.11 village, Nezerbagh town, Kashgar city.

 

 

25. Tewekkul (qarim). He was imam of one of the mosques in Kashgar before his detention.

 

 

26. Yasin Abdulla. He was the imam of No.4 village, Hangdi town, Kashgar city.

 

 

27. Idris (Qari). He was imam of one of the mosques in Hangdi town, sentenced for 5 years.

 

 

28. Memet (qari). He was from No.7 neighborhood, No.3 village, Kashgar city.

 

29. Turghun (qari). No.2 neighborhood, No.2 village, Kashgar City.

 

 

30. Mehmut Semet. He was the imam of No.2 neighborhood mosque, No.2 village, Kashgar City.

 

 

31. Imam Qarim. He was born in Molla-Hinim village, graduated from Kashgar Islam Institute, was the imam and Hatib of Molla-Hinim grand mosque. he attended Year of 2013 Mother-language day event, and gave a very good speech on the importance of preserving mother language. He was arrested in 2017.

 

 

32. Sadiq Qari Hajim. He was the imam of Kesken-Yar mosque, Kashgar city. He might have been killed in police custody, still need to confirm where and when he was killed, what was the reason for his death …….

 

33. Omerjan (qarim). He was the son of well-respected imam Sadiq Qari hajim. He learnt religious knowledge from his dad at his early ages, graduated from Kashgar Islam institute. After his father passed away, he resumed his father’s position as imam and hatib of his mosque.

 

 

34. Abdughopur (hajim). He was the son of renown imam Sadiq qarajim. He graduated from islam university in Urumqi. Later became a teacher in Kashgar religion school. he was arrested in 2017, and was sentenced for 16 years of prison time.

 

35. Abdusalam (qarim). He was the son of Norbishi mosque Muazzin, after his father passed away, he became the Muazzin of his mosque. he was arrested in 2016.

 

 

36. Omer (qarim). (his information is yet not complete, need to look into more about him) he was the imam of Jala mosque in Kashgar city.

 

37. Hashim (hajim). He graduated from both Kashgar Islam institute, and Islam university in Urumqi. When he was the Hatib of Almiliqbagh mosque, during each Juma prayer, attendees constantly exceeded 10,000 people, which had local Chinese government worried, relieved him from his Hatib position.

 

 

38. Tayirjan (hajim). He was one of the 4 hatib of Id-Kas mosque in Kashgar, was also the grandson of Seley damolla-hajim.

 

39. Mehsut (damollam). He was originally from Yarkent, his current age is unknown, he was arrested and sentenced for 25 years.

 

 

40. Ablet (qarim). His current age is unknown, he was also arrested by authority and sentenced for 25 years.

 

41. Abduqadir Mehsum. He was born in Peyzivat county, Kashgar prefecture. He was also a very influential imam. Chairman of Kashgar Islam Institute, chairman of Kashgar Islam association. He was also vice-chair to the so-called “Xinjiang” Islam Association. He was the hatib of Id-Kah mosque in Kashgar. He attended the translation/interpretation of Quran to modern Uyghur language.

 

 

42. Ilyas (qari hajim). He was born in 1976. In 2015 he was admitted as muderris of Islam University in Urumqi. He was detained in 2018, was sentenced for 8 years to prison.

 

 

43. Nurdin (qarim). He was a small business owner. Since his arrest in 2017, he was not heard from again.

 

 

44. Sattar (qarim). He was from Toquzaq county, he was secretly arrested, when it took place it unknown.

 

45. Iziz (qarim). From No.9 village, Bolaqsu town. Kashgar city. He was arrested in 2015, since his whereabout is unknown.

 

 

46. Emetjan (qarim). He was the Hatib of Tuquzaq mosque, since he arrest in 2017, his whereabout is unknown.

 

47. Emetjan (qarajim). He was arrested in 2017. Before his arrest he was small business owner.

 

 

48. Abduqeyum (qarim). He was the hatib of Qizil-Dowaa mosque. was arrested in 2017.

 

 

49. Abdurahman Ablimit. He was the hatib of Chinibagh village mosque, Kashgar City. He was arrested in 2017.

 

 

50. Memetjan Ablimit. He was the imam of Chinibagh village mosque. he was arrested in 2017.

 

51. Dawut (qari). He was the hatib of Bulaqbishi mosque. arrested in 2017.

 

 

 

52. Adil imam. He was the imam of Ghezinichibag mosque in Kashgar city. He was arrested in 2017.

 

 

53. Emetjan (qarim). Chinbagh kichik mosque’s imam. Was arrested in 2017.

 

 

54. Shemshidin (qarim). Konchi neighborhood mosque mosque’s imam.

 

 

55. Tahir qarim. He was one of the hatib’s of Id-Kah Grand mosque in Kashgar. Was arrested in 2017.

 

 

56. Abdugheni Sadiq. He was the imam of Keskenyar mosque. was arrested in 2017.

 

 

57. Musa (qarim). He was the hatib of Mollazedi mosque. when and how he was arrested in unclear, needs more investigation ….

 

58. Peyzullah Ablimit. He was the son of passed away Ablimit damollam. He was arrested in 2017.

 

 

59. Hizibullah (qarim). He was another son of passed away grand imam Ablimit damollam. He was also arrested in 2017.

 

 

60. Atawulla (qarim). He was the brother of Alimjan Memtimin, pupil of Mohammet Salih damollam. He was the iman of No.8 residential district mosque. he was arrested alongside with his brother.

 

 

61. Ismayil (qarim). Age 42. He was from Hangdi town. Was the hatib of Nezerbagh Mollazadi mosque Jume prayer. He has an antique shop in Yingi Bazaar (full name, Central-West Asia International market). When he was arrested is unclear … needs more looking into

 

 

62. Ababekri (qarim). He resided in Ham Bazaar. Was arrested in 2015, and sentenced for 5 years. Currently in Aqsu prison. He was the imam of Ham Bazaar mosque, arresting for teaching children religious fundamentals.

 

63. Aysa Tursun. he was hatib of Hangdi town grand mosque Jume prayer. When he was arrested is not clear.

 

 

64. Nesridin Musa. from Hangdi town, he was a preacher. When he was arrested is unclear.

 

 

65. Hangdi town, imam of Juma prayer. When he was arrested is unclear.

 

 

66. He was from No.7 village, Hangdi town. Kashgar city. He has a small business of selling dry fruits in Central-West Asia international market. When he was arrested in unclear.

 

 

67. He resided in Hangdi, Kashgar. When he was arrested in unclear.

 

68. He was the younger brother of Ablimit damollam. When he was arrested is unclear (I presume he is one of tbose Uyghurs taken during night …)

 

 

69. Hashim (haji). He was born in 1978. He studied in Islam institute between 1995 – 2000, after graduate he worked as teacher at the same institute. He disappeared since 2017.

 

70. Adil imam. He was born in 1976. Studied in Islam university between 1995 – 2000. He was the imam of a mosque close to Kashgar prefecture administration bureau. When he was arrested in unclear.

 

71. Ablet Qurban. He was born in 1971 in Yarkent county, he studies in Islam institute between 1987-1992, after graduate he worked at the institute until disappeared in 2018.

 

72. Memet kirem. He was born in 1981 studied in Islam institute. He was sent to Egypt with the recommendation of the institute in 2007. 2008 he also further studied in Madina. When he finished his studies returned to Urumqi in 2015. He was arrested in 2017, ever since no one heard about him ever again.

 

73. Obolhashim Obolqasim. He was born in 1965 in Yarkent. He was the hatib of the Yarkent Charel Bazaar grand mosque. he studies in religion in Hoten city and Guma county of Hoten prefecture. When the person who provide the information visited Uyghur land the last time in 2008, he was still the Hatib of that grand mosque. he had his own small business on the side to make a living.

 

74. Ali Mohemmet. He was born in 1986 in Poskam county, Kashgar prefecture. Between 2003-2005 he studies religion in Islam institute in Kashgar. After graduate he became imam to his neighborhood mosque. since 2017 he disappeared ….

 

75. Abduqadir Ebeydullah. He was born in 1980 in Yarkent. Between 2001-2003 he studies in Yarkent, 2003 – 2008 he studied in Islam University in Urumqi. After graduate, he returned to Yarkent, sine 2018, his whereabout is unclear ….

 

76. Mohemmet Hamut. He was born in 1981 in Kashgar city. Between 1999 – 2002 he studies Islam in Kashgar. Between 2003 – 2008, he studied in Islam university in Urumqi. After graduation, he started his own small business. He was arrested in 2017.

 

77. Qasimjan yusup. He was born in 1984 in Kona Sheher county. Was arrested in May 2017.

 

 

78. No.6 neighborhood, No.15 village, Doletbagh town. When he was arrested is unclear …

 

 

79. Yasin (qarajim). No.2 neighborhood, No.15 village, Doletbagh town. When he was arrested is unclear

 

80. Ablikim (qari), also know as Hikim (qari). No.4 neighborhood, No.15 village, Doletbagh town. When he was arrested is unclear.

 

 

81. Hasanjan Es’et. No.4 neighborhood, No.15 village, Doletbagh town. When he was born is unclear …

 

82. Eziz Hoshur. he was from No.3 neighborhood, No.11 village, yingi-Osteng town. In 2013, he was arrested for making Nikah for “forged” marriage certificate, sentenced for 5 years.

 

 

Figures from Artush (33)

1. Rehmutulla (qarim): he was from Shoruq village, Suntagh town, Artush city. He was the imam of Yaqiwagh grand mosque. when he was arrested is unclear.

 

2. Nur Qarihaji. He was from Artush, since his arrest in 2017, no one have heard about him again ….

 

 

3. Abla (qari hajim). He was born in 1970 Baren town, Aqtu county. Between 1987 – 1992 he studied in Islam University in Urumqi. After graduate, he became a teacher in Islamic school in Artush. Later when the religion school was closed down, he became imam of Aqtu county grand mosque. later he was appointed as imam to one smaller mosque in one of the towns. Since 2018, his whereabout is unknown ….

 

4. Abdusemi (damollam). He was a teacher in Artush Oblast religion school. when he was arrested was unknown …

 

 

5. Qasim (qarihajim), also known as Qasimahun helipem. He was one of the senior teachers of Artush religion school. when he was arrested is unclear ….

 

 

6. Abdusemi (damollam). He was the imam of Uyghur community mosque in Kichiyaw. When he was born is unknown ….

 

7. He studies in Egypt. Arrested in 2017, sentenced for 20 years.

 

8. Heyrulla (qari). He was a qari trainer. Need more information about his life, and his current situation.

 

9. Sulayman (qari hafjim). He was from Don-dora village, Aqtu county. He trained around 5,000 qari in total. He insisted that all the Uyghurs died during Barin revolution should not have formal funeral, because they already became martyrs. After he was arrested in 2017, some people speculated that he may have been killed under police custody around August 2017.

 

 

10. Osmanjan (qarim). He was from Piland village, Aqtu county. He was awarded as “excellent at 3” prize. He was arrested in 2017, sentenced for 10 years.

 

 

11. Dawut (qarim). He was very just, righteous knowledgeable person. He was arrested in April 2017.

 

12. Mehsum (hajim). He was the son of Sulayman qarahim. He was arrested along with his farther in 2017. Their whereabout is unknown.

 

 

13. Mohemmet Sidiq. This is the son of passed away imam Sulayman qarajim. He was arrested in 2017 and there is no news ever since.

 

14. Abdugheni (qarahim). He was the imam of Artush grand mosque. he disappeared after his detention in 2017.

 

15. Abdukirem (qarajim) he was arrested in Artush, and disappeared ever since.

 

 

16. Mohammet Qurban. He studied in Islam University in Urumqi. Became an imam in 2015, for saying drinking alcohol is forbidden in Islam. He was sentenced for 3 years. Later he was arrested in 2017, and sentenced for 22 years.

 

 

17. Turghun (qarim). He was born in 1970. Between 1987 – 1992, he studied in Islam University in Urumqi. After graduated, he became teacher at the religion school in Artush. When the religion school is closed in 2011, he was arrested in 2018. His whereabout is unknown ever since.

 

18. Osman (Qari). He was born in 1971, studied religion between 1993 – 1995. After he graduate, he taught at Artush religion school. later he became a teacher at the religion school, then when the religions school got closed, he was appointed as imam to a mosque. later during 2018, along with lots of other people, he disappeared …

 

 

19. Abduweli (Qari) he was born in 1973. Between 1993 – 1995, he studied in Islam in Artush religion school. later he became a teacher at the same school for a while. Since 2017, he disappeared …

 

20. Ablimit (hajim). He took around 10 people to Egypt along with him to open a restaurant. Later all of them got arrested.

 

 

21. Arslan (hajim). He sent his father away to Turkey, and he got arrested, Chinese government forfeited all of this property, just the saving in his account was more than 60 million RMB …

 

22. Emet (qari) Tursun. he was born in 1986. Between 2005 – 2010 studied in Islam university. Later he became imam to a few mosques. He was detained mid 2016, released the end of the same year. Since 2017, he disappeared ….

 

 

23. Tursunjan Eziz. He was born in 1978 in Aqtu county. Between 1995 -2000, he studied in Islam University. Between 2006 – 2009, he became imam in his town. In 2009, he became small business owner. In April 2017, he was arrested.

 

 

24. Yehya Shahi. He was born in 1981 in Artush. He studies islam in Beijing between 2003 -2008. Later he studied in Egypt Al-Azhar between 2008 – 2015, 2015 he returned to urumqi. He disappeared since 2018.

 

25. Ablimit Abbas. He was born in 1969 in Aqtu county. Since 1997, he had been acting as imam for one of the mosques. In 2018, he disappeared.

 

 

26. Ablet Yusup. He was born in 1970. Between 1993 – 1996, he studied religion in Artush religion school. later he became imam at the neighborhood mosque. he was relieved from his duty in 2008. In 2017, he was arrested …

 

 

27. Islamjan Sherip. He was born in 1982. Between 1998 – 2001 he studied religion in Artush religions school. between 2002 – 2007, he studied in Islam University, after graduate he returned to his town.

 

 

28. Yehya Semi. He was born in 1982. Between 1998 – 2001 he studied islam in Artush religion school. between 2003 – 2008, he studied in islam university. After graduation, he returned to his town.

 

 

29. Abdunasir Tohti. He was born in 1979. Between 1999 – 2001, he studies islam in religion school, after graduate, he became imam. Since 2017, his whereabout is unknown …

 

 

30. Abdutalip Sami. Kyrgyz. He was from Aqchi county, he was arrested in 2016, and sentenced for 19 years …

 

 

31. Halil Usen Damla. Kyrgyz. He graduated islam university in Urumqi0 in 2005. He made great contribution to improve people’s religious understanding in his community. He was arrested in 2016, and sentenced for 20 years …

 

 

32. Osman Memet (damolla). Kyrgyz. He was imam for his neighborhood mosque between 1995 – 2017, very well respected amongst his community. He was arrested in 2017 and sentenced for 19 years.

 

 

33. Memet-Qurban Qawush (Kyrgyz) No other information is available except he was detained.

 

 

Figures detained from Korla (50)

 

1. Abliz (qarahim). He graduated from Madina islam universiry in Saudi. Writer. Sentenced for 10 years.

 

2. Abdulla (damollam). He was sentenced to 20 years, not a lot of information is available

 

 

3. Hedayutulla (qarim). He was arrested as well, but not a lot of information available …

 

 

4. Abdulla (qarajim). He was sentenced indefinitely. More information needed.

 

 

5. Abduweli (qari). He was sent to the camp. More information is needed …

 

 

6. Mohemmed Niyaz (qari). He was born in 1978 in Bugur county, Korla. He studies in Madina, Saudi between 2000 – 2007. In 2008 he became teacher at Islam University in Urumqi. Since 2018, his whereabout is unknown.

 

7. Musajan Mohammet. He was born in 1986. Between 2005 – 2010 he studied in Islam University, between 2011 – 2017, he studies in Al-Azhar university in Egypt. He returned to Urumqi in Feb 2017; he was disappeared in May 2017.

 

 

8. Mohammet-Tursun Mehmut. Was born in 1986 he studied in Islam University between 2003 – 2008. In 2008, he participated a government sponsored program, and won a nomination to study in Al-Azhar in Egypt. After he graduate in 2016, he returned to his hometown. Starting from 2017, amongst other “study in Egypt” people, he was arrested.

 

 

9. Ablimit Ziyawudun. He was imam and hatib. He was arrested in 2017.

 

 

10. Ehmet Helpitim. He has his own small business. He was so knowledgeable that he would be able to give correct fativa about almost anything that has happened in East Turkistan.

 

 

11. Ablet (Damolla hajim). He was imam, got arrested.

 

12. Abliz qari (domollam). He studied in Madina, Saudi for 7 years. He was the director of Arqan supermarket. After he was arrested, his whereabout is unknown.

 

 

 

13. Abla barat Domollam. He was the imam of Kashgar neighborhood mosque, Korla city. After he was arrested.

 

14. Israjidin (qari hajim) he was the muazzin for the korla, since his arrest in 2017, his whereabout is unknown since.

 

 

 

15. Ibrahim (qari hajim). He was a young imam for Aqtash mosque in Korla. Since 2017 no one has seen him, no one has heard from him.

 

 

16. Memet (qari hajim). He was the imam of Qara-yulghun mosque in Korla city. Since 2017 he disappeared.

 

 

17. Memet Omer (qari hajim). He disappeared since 2017 as well.

 

 

18. Abdurehim (qari). He was the mezin of the grand mosque in Korla. Disappeared in 2017.

 

 

19. Omer (Qari hajim). He was imam before he disappeared in 2017.

 

20. Yusup Samsaq (qari hajim). He was the imam of the new NO.94 residential complex mosque. since 2017, no one heard from him ever again.

 

 

21. Yasin (qari hajim). He was a renown religious figures well-respected in his community. Disappeared in 2017.

 

22. Nejmidin (qari hajim). He was imam of the grand mosque in Korla. Disappeared in 2017.

 

 

23. Hebibullah Yusup (qari). He was the Yusup Samsaq hajim’s son. He finished islam university in Urumqi & Al-Azhar university (Egypt). In 2017, he got arrested by Chinese authority with his family altogether.

 

24. Mohammet (qarihajim). He was the son of Ablimit Ziyawudun helpitim. He studied in Islam University (Urumqi), and Al-Azhar university (Egypt).

 

 

25. Ehmet (helfitim). He was an authority of religion in the region, religious researcher. He was sentenced for 25 years for teaching children religions knowledge, and sending his sister to overseas.

 

 

 

26. Omer Ili (helfitim) he was imam of a mosque. he was sentenced for 25 years for teaching children quran, and for making Tabligh,

 

 

27. Berkitullah (qari). He was the son of Hidayitulla damollam. He was arrested for staying in Egypt for 6 months, teaching children quran, and “attempt to separating the country”.

 

28. Mohammet (qarihajim). He was the son of the *passed away* hatib Abdughopur damollam, of the grand mosque in Korla. He graduated from Madina university in Saudi, majored in hadith, very knowledgeable person. He was arrested for teaching children Quran, for sending children to overseas. Sentenced for 15 years.

 

 

29. Mehmud (qarim). He was hatib of one of the mosques. He was arrested for teaching children quran, attempted to separate the country, sentenced for 14 years.

 

 

30. Mehmut Nejmidin. He was a hatib to one of the mosques in Korla. One of the very influential figures in his community. He was arrested for teaching children quran, & for attending tabligh events that took place *back in around 1985*, sentenced him 10 years …

 

 

31. Imam (qari). He was also an influential person in his community, knowledgeable, good preacher. He was arrested and sentenced for 15 years for sending his wife and children left the region …

 

 

32. Molla Omer (qari). He was so influential that he taught over 1000 talibs. His house was even named “Qari factory” amongst the community. He was also arrested for teaching others quran. Sentenced for 14 years.

 

33. Nejmidin (damollam). He was the hatib of the grand mosque. he was so knowledgeable that Chinese authorities find the excuse he illegally taught children quran, attempt to subvert the country, sentenced him 20 years, currently he is already 65 years old ……

 

34. Omer (qarajim). He was also very knowledgeable person. He further studied in Egypt for a year with his family. After returned to his hometown, he was arrested for “illegal” studying islam, and for teaching others… sentenced for 12 years.

 

 

35. He was very good at tabligh, very knowledgeable for his age. He was arrested for “subverting the country”, and teaching others quran, sentenced for 17 years.

 

 

36. Abdukirem (qari). He was arrested for teaching children quran. Sentenced for 10 years.

 

 

37. Ablimit (helipem). He was arrested for teaching children quran, for “subverting the country”, sentenced for 15 years.

 

 

38. Ehmet (qari). He was arrested for “illegal” teaching of quran, “subverting the country”; sentenced 10 years.

 

39. Yasin (helipem). He was arrested for “illegal” teaching of Quran, sentenced for 10 years.

 

 

40. Yusup (qarajim). He was a very generous, pro-education person, he was also arrested for teaching children quran, helping others with their going abroad … he was arrested for the similar reasons, sentenced for 15 years.

 

 

41. Molla (Phopur). Age 50. From NO.1 Neighborhood, Tikinchi village, Tikinji town.

 

 

42. Nurmemet (qarajim). Age 29(was born in 1989). He was from Korla city.

 

 

43. Abla Imin. Age 61, he was from one of the town in Korla city.

 

44. Rozi Hemdul. Age 48. He was from Aq=mesjit neighborhood, Korla city.

 

 

45. Memet Hmdul. Age 45. From Korla city.

 

46. Ghopur Ghoja. Age 55. From korla

 

47. Emer (qari hajim). Age 50. From Korla city.

 

 

48. Zeynepgul Memet. Age 40. From one of the grand bazaar.

 

49. Ili Memet. Age 49. Saybagh residential cpomplex. Korla City.

 

 

50. Memet Niyaz (qari hajim). Age 47. He was from Bugur county downtown.

 

NOTE: we were be able to only collect 50 persons’ information form Korla, the people detained from Korla is way more than what we have here. Unfortunately, unable to collect all the information.

 

 

Figures from Hoten (84)

 

1. Memtiminjan (damollam). He was the pupil of famous Ablikim Mehsum hajim. He was arrested and never has been see again.

 

2. Gholam Moydin (damollam). He was born 1973. He was a very vocal, public speake. He was taken, his whereabout is unclear.

 

 

3. Ilyasjan (damollam). He was from Yurungqash bazaar. One week after released from his 5 years sentence on April27, 2017; he was arrested again, sentenced for 10 years.

 

4. Ablimit Mettohti. He was the imam and hatib of Ittipaq mosque. was sentenced indefinitely.

 

 

5. Mohammet Emin (qari hajim). In 2016 he was arrested and sentenced for 11 years, towards the end of the same year, his sentence was extended by another 10 years.

 

6. Ablikim Mehsum. He was sentenced for 10 years, relieved from his vice chair of local political bureau. He was respected as the father of the town.

 

 

7. Imin (damollam). He was the hatib of the Kriye grand mosque, was sentenced for 30 years.

 

 

8. Abdureup (hajim). He was the son of Abdul-Ehed Mehsum hajim. Sentenced for 10 years.

 

9. Mehmut (qarim). He was arrested in June 2014, later he was bailed due to his health condition, later he was arrested again, rumor has it he died in police custody – need more information to verify.

 

 

10. Ablimit (qarihajim). He worked in a mosque. arrested and sentenced for 10 years.

 

11. Mohemmet Imin (qarim). He was the owner of Sadaqet medical center. He was a very seasoner doctor, also good preach. He was arrested and sentence for 10 years.

 

12. Jumeniyaz (damollam). He was the hatib of Quchi mosque, good preacher. He was sentenced for 10 years …

 

 

13. Abdurehim (qari hajim). He was sentenced for 10 years …

 

14. Kamal (damolla hajim). He was sentenced for 15 years

 

 

15. Ehmetjan (Damollam). He was sentenced for 10 years.

 

16. Mohammet Abdulla (damollam). He was the hatib of Achchiq-Qushtagh grand mosque. he came home after stayed in the prison for 10 years, not long after he was arrested and sentenced for 10 years ….

 

 

17. Ehmetjan (damollam). He was the hatib Mudderris mosque. sentenced for 9 years.

 

18. Ablikim (damollam) Abduqadir. He was a preacher; he was sentenced for 15 years.

 

 

19. Yaqupjan (damollam). He was a preacher, sentenced for 10 years.

 

 

20. Mettusinahun (helpitim). He was sentenced for 10 years.

 

21. Mohammet Qasim (qarihajim). He was sentenced for 9 years.

 

 

22. Abdul Eziz (qarim). He was a preacher, was sentenced for 10 years.

 

 

23. Seypidin (qarim). He was a preacher, was sentenced for 7 years.

 

 

24. Memtimin Yunus (damollam). Age 56. He was one of the students of renown Ablikimhan Mehsum hajim. He was one of the top imams in the region. Ever since he was arrested in 2015, his whereabout is unknown.

 

25. Nebijian Mehsum (hajim). He was the hatib of the grand mosque in Lop county. Since he was arrested in 2015, he was not heard from him again.

 

 

26. Abduqadir Salih. Age 65. He was the imam of Horaz-Tughraq village mosque. since his detention in 2017, his whereabout is unknown.

 

 

27. Obul Hesen (qarim). He was arrested in 2017, current whereabout is unknown.

 

 

28. Abdusalam (qarim). Was the imam of Kijaresh village mosque. was arrested in 2017, current whereabout is unknown.

 

 

29. Imam Niyaz (hajim). He was the hatib of Beytul Menmur mosque. was arrested in 2017, current whereabout is unknown.

 

30. Abduqeyum Abdumijit. He was the hatib of Beytulla grand mosque in Hoten.

 

 

31. Rozimemet (qarim). He was the imam of Tangnuri mosque. he was arrested in 2016.

 

 

32. Ehmet Tohti (qarim). He was hatib of Tangruni mosque. arrested in 2016. (a few information to verify, is there a village called Ruk in Hoten?)

 

 

33. Atawulla Abdukerim. He was from No.6 neighborhood No.2 village, Dowet town. He was hatib of the mosque. arrested in 2018 (need to find out the Uyghur names of that village and neighborhood ….. )

 

 

34. Abdurehim Tursun Tohti. He was born in 1983, between 2005 – 2010 he studied in islam university. 2014 he was hired as a teacher in Hoten religion school. he was arrested in 2018, current whereabout is unknown.

 

 

35. Mohammet Emin (qarajim ). He was sentenced for 21 years; more information is needed on him.

 

 

36. Abdullajan (damolla hajim). His father’s name is Bekri. He was from Qara-qash he was arrested in 2017 and sentenced for 10 years. He was a pupil of Mohemmet Tursun domolla hajim. When he graduated from Islam university, he was hired to be the imam of county grand mosque.

 

 

37. Memet-Abla Hudaberdi (damollam). He was a preacher, muderris; small business owner on the side. He was a pupil of Ablikim Mehsum hajim. He was arrested in 2015.

 

 

38. Memetyusup Memtimin. His “crimes” were he was an imam, he made tabligh, organized people … etc sentenced him indefinitely.

 

 

 

39. Abliz Mitivilla (damollam). He was a preacher, business owner, and entrepreneur.

 

40. Ablimit Yusup (damolla hajim). He was one of the students of Ablikim Mehsum from Qarghiliq. Muderris, preacher, businessman, share-holder of a company. He was arrested in 2015, current whereabout in unknown.

 

 

 

41. Ablahan (damollam). His full name, Abla Memet. He was a very seasoned muderris, imam of Moji grand mosque. he was also a businessman on the side, and farmer. He was arrested in 2016, current whereabouts in unknown.

 

 

42. Nurmemetjan (damollam). Full name Nurmemet Memet, he was muderris, a good preacher. He was also farm animal trader/ farmer. He was arrested in 2016, current whereabout is unknown.

 

 

43. Ablipizhan (mehsum). He was the imam of Odiyan mosque. for how long he was sentenced, and his current situation is unknown.

 

 

44. Hebibulla Mehsum. He was a renown muderris. Educated lots of yuoung children. He was arrested in 2015, his current whereabout is unknown.

 

 

45. Imin Abdurahman (damollam). He was born on 1972. He studies islam from renown imam Mettohti Halpitajim. In 1987, he attended county-wide exam, got selected to the Islam University in Urumqi.

In 1992, he was selected by Kiriye county grand mosque. during that time, he did small business on the side, by 2000, he respectively built candy factory, crystalized sugar factory, gradually he became on the top wealthy people in Kiriye county. He also became political bureau’s member, chair of Kiriye people’s congress. He was literally a trusted member of Chinese government … on 5^th or 6^th of December 20165 he was arrested from his home in Kiriye, after he came back from a national people’s congress meeting in Beijing.

His “crimes” were: visiting Mecca for haj twice between 2010-2012, during those times he brought $200,000 to overseas, helped people transferred their money to overseas in the name of Haj, etc… according to some information available, he was sentenced for 30 years or indefinitely (need a bit more information,

 

46. Nesirdinjan Mehsum. He was Uyghur medicine doctor, one of the utmost knowledgeable person in the region. He was arrested in 2016, how long he was sentenced or his current situation is unknown.

 

 

47. Memet Ablajan. He was also one of the most respected, knowledgeable person in Guma county, Hoten. He made so much contribution to religion education in the region. He was taken away by the Chinese police in 2014, sentenced for 20 years.

 

 

48. Ilhan Mehsum. He was muderris, he was a businessman as well. He was jailed for 6 months back in 2015, in 2016 he was arrested in again. Current situation is unclear …

 

 

49. Memet Ablahan (damollam). He was arrested in 2015, his current whereabout is unknown.

 

 

50. Ablimithan (damollam). Muderris, preacher, he became a small businessman as well. He was arrested for “tabligh at the cemetery” in October 2015.

 

 

51. Ablimit Mehmut (damollam). He was a seaoner muderris, he was arrested around 2014 some time. His current situation is unknown.

 

 

52. Ablikimhan (damollam). He was the imam of Qartaghiz grand mosque. sentenced to prison indefinitely.

 

 

53. Omerhan Mehsum. He was a prominent preacher, was a businessman. He was arrested 2014, current whereabout is unknown.

 

 

54. Abduqeddus (qarajim). He was considered the greatest Heztem in his town. He acted as hatib between 2005 – 2015. He was relived from his position in 2015.

Since he had a heart surgery, a lot of people would visit him at his house. In July 2017, he was arrested he was incarcerated to his house, restricted not to meet with a lot of people. He was allowed to stay at home, 7 months later hew as taken regardless to his health condition.

 

 

 

55. Mohammet Seydi Sidiq. Age 40. He was arrested in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. According to some account he was returned to prison in Kashgar, current situation in unknown.

 

56. Roznkiyaz Turup. Age 32. He finished quran recitation and explaining skills of the suras. (qari title). He was sentenced for 20 years.

 

 

57. Mohammet Omer Memtimin. Age 31. He was arrested in 2016 for studying about religion at his house.

 

 

58. Ablikim Tohtiniyaz. Age 28. He was arrested In 2013 for studying about religion, sentenced for 15 years.

 

 

59. Ilyahun Parang. Age 48. He was arrested in 2016, sentenced 10 years.

 

 

60. Ablikim Tusniyaz. Age 29. He was arrested in 2015, sentenced for 10 years. Reason: he studied about religion by himself.

 

 

61. Abduweli Eli: age 24. He was arrested in 2016 for studying about religion, currently his whereabout whether or not he is still alive is unclear …

 

 

62. Edris Metrozi. Age 30. He was arrested in 2015, and sentenced for 10 years.

 

 

63. Age 22. He was arrested in 2015 and sentenced for indefinitely for studying about religion.

 

 

64. Mohammet Abdulla. Age 26. He was arrested in 2016, sentenced indefinitely for studying about religion.

 

 

65. Eziz Helil. Age 35. He was arrested in 2015, and sentenced for 8 years.

 

 

66. Abdurahman Imin. No.5 neighborhood, Qarlighach village, Aral town, Kiriye county.

 

 

67. Abdurahman Kuku. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

68. Metniyaz Qalghach. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

69. Ablikim Metseydi. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

70. Abduheber Metseydi. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

71. Havahan Metseydi. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

72. Mettohti Yunus. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

73. Abdurehim Tuha. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

74. Ismael Tuha. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

75. Abdusadiq Abdurahman. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

76. Metseydi Metsidiq. He spent 20 years in prison, and recently he was taken to the camp again …

 

 

77. Metyasin Metsidiq. After he spent 14 years in prison, he was taken to the camp, later he was released physically critical situation, but he wan taken back into the camo again ….

 

78. Abdulla Metkirim. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

79. Abdulsalam Abdulla. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

80. Abdubasit Abdulla. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

81. Abdulvahab Abdullah. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

82. Abdureshit Metseydi. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

83. Muhammet Meyseydi. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

84. Abdulla Abduweli. Aral town, Kiriye county, Hoten

 

 

 

Figures from Aqsu prefecture (37)

 

1. Ismael (damollam). He was an Uyghur medicine doctor. imam, when he was arrested is unclear …

 

2. Abduhaliq (damollam). He was Aqsu Islam school mosque’s imam. He was classmate of Yusupjan damollam. He made great contribution to young generations morality, & to bond people with each other. He was arrested in 2017, and sentenced for 7 years.

 

 

3. Ablikim (damollam). He was former imam of Qizil-Kowruk grand mosque. he was arrested in 2016. Graduated from Aqsu Islam school.

 

 

4. Memet Hoshur. Bazaar grand mosque’s imam. Great quran reciter. He was arrested in 2014, sentenced for 20 years.

 

 

5. Omer (qarajim). He was the owner of grocery store. He got Masters degree from Pakistan Islam University. When he was arrested is not clear …

 

6. Hasan (qari). Age around 33. He was one of the most knowledge youth who is fluent in Arabic literature and language. He was very diligent in learning more every day. He was one of the Uyghur religious intellectuals who perspective is most alliance with general Arabic scholars.

 

 

7. Abduzahir (qari). Age between 33 – 37. He was one of the very active imam who helped a lot of people study about islam.

 

8. Tahir Hoshur. he contributed a lot to awaken the youth, advocate them to do diligence to improve their skills, learn more, improve themselves.

 

 

9. Tohti (qari). His information is not complete, need more information about him.

 

 

10. Omer Metniyaz. Age between 33 – 37. He was also one of the more sober youth who is morally did not fall for China’s long term to assimilate Uyghurs, destroy conventional Uyghur life.

 

 

11. Qadir (qarim). He was the imam before he was arrested.

 

 

12. Sattar (damollam). He was one of the most prominent imam on Kucha. Sentenced for 20 years.

 

 

13. Abdurehim (damollam).

 

 

14. Nurmohammet (damollam)

 

 

 

15. Abduhekim (damollam)

 

 

16. Ehmet (damollam). He was imam of Lenger kowruk mosque. he was sentenced 20 years. In the past because of this personality and character, he was well respected both by the people and local Chinese government. He was also awarded as role model by the Chinese government, but he was still sent to prison, but the camp. There are two different allegations, some say he was sentenced to 20 years, some say 25 years …

 

 

17. Nurmohemmet Sawut (damollam). He resided most of this time in Urumqi. He was sentenced for 25 years.

 

18. Mehmut (qari). He was the previous imam of Qartal Grand mosque. he was arrested in 2015, for how long is not clear.

 

19. Ablikim (damollam). Information is incomplete.

 

 

20. Yasen (qari). He was sentenced for 18 years, need more information on him …

 

 

21. Abdurahman (damollam). He was sentenced indefinitely. More information is needed.

 

 

22. Abduqahar (damollam). He was from Aqsu Kelpin. He was one of the former imams. In 2015, he was arrested, the length of this sentence is not clear.

 

23. Ablet (qari). He was sentenced for 7 years. Need more information on him …

 

24. Quddus (qarim). After his arrest, there is no more information about his situation.

 

 

25. He graduated from Imam Mohammed university. He’s been residing in Kelpin, after his arrest, there is no information about his whereabouts.

 

26. Mohemmet Jamal (damollam). He was from Uch-Turpan county, Aqsu prefecture. He was a former teacher in Islam University in Urumqi. His residence was inside the Youth Park in Urumqi, inside the Guanghui apartment complexes; previously, he had been imam of the Uch-Turpan grand mosque. he was arrested in 2013.

 

27. Bahayidin Tahiri. He was born in 1982 in Kelpin county, Aqsu prefecture. Studied in Islam University between 2005 – 2010, after graduate, he returned to his hometown and became the imam of his neighborhood mosque. in 2015, he won the championship in the Quran interpretation contest in Beijing held by the *Chinese appropriate authority*, since 2018 he disappeared.

 

28. Yasen Bulbul. He was taken away sometime between 2013 – 2014.

 

29. Memet Rahman (damollam). He studied from Sidiq qari hajim. Currently he is in the Chinese prison

 

30. Ehmet Muellim( Muellim = teacher). He was an Arabic language teacher originally from Shayar county, Aqsu prefecture.

 

31. Ali Hemdulla. He was born in 1985. He studied in Islam University between 2005 – 2010, after graduated, he returned to his hometown. Since 2017, his whereabout is unknown.

 

32. Nurmemet Ablikim. He was born in 1982. He studied in Islam University between 2002 – 2007, after graduation, he started his own business. Since 2017, his whereabout is unknown.

 

33. Huseyin Muydin. He was from Uch-Turpan, Aqsu. He was arrested and sentenced for 9 years in 2015. Previously, he was awarded with 2nd level scholar.

 

 

34. Nurmemet Abdurehim Quzat (haji). He was the imam Yingi-Mehelle mosque in Uch-Turpan county. He was detained in 2016, sentenced for 10 years …

 

35. Omerjan Abdurehim Quzat (hajim). He was the brother of Mohammet Abdurehim Quzat hajim. He was the imam of Reste grand mosque. he was arrested in 2016, sentenced for 8 years …

 

36. Ehmet Metniyaz (aka, Ahmet *damollam*). Age 50. He was the hatib of Lengger mosque in Aqsu city, he was the secretary of Aqsu Islam association (government affiliated). Awarded as “Patriotic imam”. He had met Chen Quanguo, and he even made a speech at that meeting.

 

He was sent to the camp to study between January 2017 – April 2017, at the end of 2017, he was accused of “religious extremist” and sentenced for 25 years.

 

 

37. Tursun Abdulla (qari). He was from Uch-Turpan, Aqsu prefecture. He was awarded as 2nd level scholar by the Aqsu prefecture government. He was arrested in 2015, sentenced for 9 years.

 

 

Above are detained religions figures from Aqsu prefecture

 

 

Figures from Aqsu prefecture Toqsu (Xinhe) county (62)

• Some information needs to be updated/further verified.

1. Eziz (damollam). Age 60, from Uchqar town

 

2. Momin (qarihajim). Age 55. From Toqs Bazaar downtown.

 

3. Abdulhemit (damollam). Age 49. From Toqsu sei-chang village.

 

 

4. Abdumejit (damollam). Age 52. From Toqsu.

 

5. Abdumijit Qushqach (damollam). Age 48. From Toqsu.

 

 

6. Yusup Hizir (damollam). Age 45. From Toqsu.

 

7. Yusup Hizir (damollam). Age 50. From Toqsu

 

 

8. Osmanqari (damollam). Age 51. From Chilan village.

 

9. Hisamidin (damollam). Age 46. From Ogen village.

 

 

10. Tohtiqari (damollam). Age 43. From Yultuzbagh town.

 

11. Abdurehim (damollam). Age 46. From Sei-chang village.

 

 

12. Yunus (damollam). Age 48. From Tash-Eriq village.

 

 

13. Eziz Mehsum (damollam). Age 44. From Toqsu county downtown.

 

 

14. Nurmemet Turdi (damollam). Age 48. From Toqsu downtown.

 

 

15. Eziz Mehmut (damollam). Age 50. From Qosh-Eriq village.

 

 

16. Abdurahman (damollam). Age 49. From Toqsu downtown.

 

 

17. Nurmohemmet (qarim). Age 45. From Toqsu bazaar downtown.

 

 

18. Tahir (damollam). Age 42. From Toqsu Bazaar downtown.

 

 

19. Qemerdidin (damollam). Age 46. Toqsu bazaar downtown.

 

20. Abla Eziz (Damollam). Age 44. From Toqsu bazaar downtown.

 

21. Ali (qarim). Age 43. Was the imam of Chong-Kocha grand mosuq.

 

22. Rozi Ehmet (qarim). Age 42. From Ara-mehelle village.

 

 

23. Rehmutulla (qarim). Age 43. Ara-Tugmen village.

 

24. Salahidin (damollam). Age 48. From Ara-Tugmen village.

 

25. Nimetulla (qarim). Age 46. Hoten District, Toqsu county.

 

 

26. Qemeridin (qarim). Age 49, was the imam of Qumul mosque, Toqsu county.

 

 

27. Kerem (damollam). Age 47. From Peyshenbe Bazaar, Toqsu county.

 

 

28. Omer (damollam). Age 45. From Ujme-Eriq village.

 

29. Barat (damollam). Age 50. Was the imam of Etirgul mosque.

 

 

30. Abdulhekim (damollam). Age 51. Member of Etirgul mosque.

 

 

31. Tohtirozi (damollam). Age 49. Was the imam of Tughraqum mosque.

 

32. Ehmet (qarim). Age 46. Was from Peyshenbe bazaar.

 

 

33. Yimit Kerem (damollam). Age 48. Toqsu Qumkol village.

 

34. Osman (damollam). Age 52. Aqyar village.

 

 

35. Abdulhemi (damollam). Age 53. Qosh-Eriq village.

 

 

36. Sattar (damollam). Age 46. Qosh-Eriq village.

 

 

37. Ismael (damollam). Age 47. Cholpanbagh village.

 

 

38. Imin (qarim damollam). Age 44. From Cholaqtur village.

 

39. Momin (qarim damollam). Age 45. Qosh-Eriq village.

 

 

40. Eynidin (qarim damollam). Age 46. From Tamtughraq village.

 

41. Abletjan (qarim). Age 48. Acha-dong village.

 

42. Abdullah (qarim). Age 50. Ghaz village.

 

43. Hamut (qarim). Age 54. Konabaz village.

 

44. Jamal (qarim). Age 45. From Toqsu county downtown.

 

45. Nimetullah (damollam). Age 48. From Toqsu county downtown.

 

 

46. Abdujilil (damollam). Age 44. From Toqsu county downtown.

 

 

47. Mesut (damollam). Age 43, from Toqsu county downtown.

 

48. Niyaz (damollam). Age 51. Was imam of Uch-qat Yeza mosque.

 

 

49. Abduleziz (damollam). Age 46. From Uchqat village.

 

 

50. Abdulla (qarim). Age 44. From Belkesti village.

 

51. Mutulla Yaqup. Age 42. He was a imam.

 

 

52. Abdujilil Yaqup. Age 44. He was imam.

 

53. Nurnisam (damollam). Age 41. Ara-Mehelle village.

 

 

54. Amangul (damollam). Age 45. From Toqsu bazaar downtown.

 

55. Rizwangul (damollam). Age 44. From Toqsu county downtown.

 

 

56. Heyrigul (damollam). Age 46. From Toqsu county downtown.

 

57. Buayshem (damollam). Age 47. Toqsu Peyshenbe village.

 

58. Tohti Gayit (damollam). More information needed on this individual …

 

59. Nurmahemmet (damollam). He was from Peyshenbe bazaar village.

 

 

60. Eynidin (qarim). He was from Tamtughraq village.

 

 

61. Eziz (qarayim). Was from downtown.

 

 

62. Menglisem (damollam). He was from downtown.

 

 

Above are figures detained from Aqsu prefecture Tohsu county

 

 

Figures from Aqsu prefecture Shayar county (67)

 

1. Yasin Mehsut. Was at the age of 59. He was from Toyboldi town, Shayar county. Arrested and sentenced for 14 years and 6 months for *praying as group*. He may be in Shayar prison …

 

2. Hilil Osman. Was at the age of 49. He was from Shayar county downtown. He was sentenced for 10 years by the name of “extremism”. He may be in Urumqi NO.4 prison …

 

 

3. Ehet Musekir. Age 45. No.2 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was sentenced for 16 years for watching *forbidden religious content/video*. Currently may be in Daheiyan prison (in Turpan prefecture)

 

4. Tohti Hashim. Age 49. No.1 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was sentenced for 14 years for watching *banned religious video/content*.

 

 

5. Muhammet Imin Ismael. Age 37. No.3 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was sentenced for 18 years for *collectively watching banned religious video/content*. Currently in Shuhezi prison.

 

6. Ehmet Siyit. Age 45. No.6 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was arrested for keeping a shotgun for hunting birds, and sharing religious knowledge with others. He was currently in Shihezi prison.

 

 

7. Ismael (damollam). Age 58. No.3 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was sentenced for 10 years for participating *illegal religious activities*. He is in a prison in Ghulja.

 

8. Abdulla Bekri. Age 35. No.1 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was sentenced for 7 years for teaching religious knowledge to others. He is in a prison on Kones county, Ghulja prefecture.

 

 

9. Ehet Baqi. Age 37. No.1 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was arrested and sentenced for 5 years for not turning in *knives, axe, sickle* in time. Currently in Daheiyan prison (in Turpan prefecture)d

 

10. Rehmutulla Hasan. Age 45. No.5 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was arrested for studying religion, assisting his brothers flee (financially aiding his brother to go to other country probably …). Sentenced for 6 years. Currently in Daheiyan prison.

 

 

11. Ali Eziz. Age 50. No.3 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was arrested for praying with public, and sentenced for 10 years. He is in Ghulja prison.

 

12. Yasin Zayim. Age 48. No.3 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was arrested for *copying materials with religious content* for other’s portable drive. Sentenced for 10 years. He is in Ghulja prison.

 

 

13. Molla Rizo Kibir. Age 50. E Saybagh Road, Shayar county downtown. He was sentenced for 10 years for sending his child to study in Egypt. Currently in Ghulja prison.

 

14. Pehridin Molla Rozi. At the age 21. He was sentenced for 10 years for studying in Egypt.

 

 

15. Semi Turdi. Age 19. Lived on Saybagh Road, Shayar county downtown. He was sentenced for 10 years for studying in Egypt. Currently in Ghulja prison.

 

16. Abduzahir Ibrahim. Age 65. He was from Toyboldi Bazaar, Shayar county. He was sentenced for 5 years for marrying her daughter to someone in Egypt. Currently in Korla prison.

 

 

17. Ehmet Rozi. Age 52. No.1 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was sentenced for 10 years for sharing religious knowledge with others. He is currently in Qara-sheher prison (In Korla city)

 

18. Zikir Ghopur. Age 45. He resided in Urumqi Uyghur medine hospital residential complex, was sentenced for 4 years for visiting Turkey. He is currently in Tarim prison in Shayar county.

 

 

19. Hizbulla Qurban. Age 47. He resided in Red Bridge( Qezil-Kowruk) town in Shayar county. He was arrested for vouching for other’s passport application. (usually China requires any Uyghur to find minimum number of guarantor for individual’s passport application, so that if that person does not come back, Chinese regime can go after the person who vouched for them, if they do come back, then it can become the reason to arrest that person as well …)

 

20. Yasin Aysa. Age 48. He resided in Red Bridge town(?!), Shayar county. He was arrested for sentenced 9 years for *importing Turkey goods* for his store/business. Currently in a prison in Shayar county.

 

 

21. Loqman Mensur. Age 52. He resided in Baghcha residential complex in Shayar county downtown. Later he sold his house in Shayar county, Aqsu prefecture. Moved to Urumqi, later he was arrested as a *suspect of extreme thoughts* … currently in a prison in Shayar county.

 

22. Emet Memet. Age 50. From Orman village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was arrested for sharing religious knowledge with others. Currently in a prison in Shayar county.

 

 

23. Yasin Rubul. Age 48. He was from Shayar county. Resided in Urumqi. He was arresting for visiting other countries a lot, and for sending his child to study in United States. Currently in Shayar county prison.

 

24. Memet Yaqup. Age 47. Was from Yingibagh residential district, Shayar county downtown. He was arrested one year after he visited Dubai.

 

 

25. Haliq Osman. Age 55. He resided in 9 S Tirek St. Shayar county downtown. Currently he is in prison.

 

26. Ali Qurban. Age 43. Resided in 59 E Saybagh Road. Currently in prison.

 

 

27. Zakir Zayim. Age 60. Resided in 3 E Saybagh Road, Shayar county. Currently in prison.

 

28. Semet Abla. Age 50. Small Gulbagh Road No.1 Dist, NO.6 village, Shayar county. Currently in prison.

 

 

29. Himit Yaqup. Age 65. Chong Gulbagh Road No.3 Dist. Shayar county. Currently in prison.

 

30. Emer Himit. Age 47. Resided in Bora Bazaar residential Dist. Shayar county. Currently in prison.

 

 

31. Yasin Niyaz. Age 50, resided in Electric power plant residential complex, Shayar county downtown. Currently in the camp.

 

32. Turghun Hilil. Age 48. Resided in Kashgar village in Shayar county downtown. Currently in the camp.

 

 

33. Ekber (hajim). Age 40. He was from Qumkol village, Shayar county. Currently in the camp.

 

34. Qadir Qurban (hajim). Age 57. Resided in Bora Bazaar St. currently in the camp.

 

 

35. Memet Imin Omer (hajim). Age 60. Resided in E Chinibagh St., Shayar county. Currently in the camp

 

36. Qahar Qadir. Age 35. From Bora bazaar, Shayar county. Currently in the camp.

 

 

37. Abdugheni Turdi. Age 37. Resided in E Saybagh Road, Shayar county downtown. Currently in the camp.
38. Ablet Haliq. Age 40. Resided in Chong Gulbagh road, Shayar county downtown. Currently in the camp.

 

39. Imin Anayet. Age 50. Resided in NO.16 Igerchi St., Shayar county. Currently in the camp.

 

 

40. Hipizem Yaqup. Age 45. NO. 16 complex (this address is not complete), Shayar county. Currently in the camp.

 

41. Aminem Qasim. Age 55. NO.3 Building, Tarim residential Dist., Shayar county downtown. Currently in the camp.

 

42. Tunisa Leghmen. Age 50. NO. 16 Igerchi street, Shayar county downtown. Currently in the camp.

 

 

43. Aminem Salam. Age 57. Resided in Igerchi street, Shayar county downtown. Currently in the camp.

 

44. Ehmet Imin. Age 40. No.1 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. Currently in the camp.

 

 

45. Rahman Loqman. Age 45. No.1 Dist, Peyzivat village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. Currently in the camp.

 

Starting from here, all of the people below are currently in the camp:

 

46. Emet Qadir. Age 50. From Boza Bazaar, Shayar county.

 

 

47. Abdilim Kayit. Age 50. E Tirek Street, Tirek Dist., Shayar county.

 

48. Awut Hamut. Age 49. Resided in N Saybagh Road, Shayar county.

 

 

49. Haliq Osman. Age 56. S Toyboldi, Tirek Dist, Shayar county.

 

50. Memet Imin (hajim). Age 58. Resided in Saybagh road, Shayar county downtown.

 

 

51. Naman (hajim). Age 62. Saybagh road, Shayar county.

 

 

52. Musa Qasqan (hajim). Age 65. Kichik Gulbagh road, Shayar county downtown.

 

 

53. Haliq qayim (haji). Age 60. Gulbagh road, NO.6 Dist., Shayar county downtown.

 

54. Zohregul Qurban. Age 35( born October 1, 1985). Resided in No. 57 E Chinibagh street, Shayar county downtown.

 

 

55. Semet Memet. Age 44. Resided in academics residential complex, Shayar county.

 

56. Ibrahim Ismael. Age 42. Resided in Kangtai residential Dist, Shayar county downtown.

 

 

57. Ehemt Qadir (hajim). Age 47. Resided in Boran residential complex district, Shayar county downtown.

 

58. Tuniyaz Pettar. Age 55. Resided in Boran residential district, Shayar county.

 

 

59. Mijit Qara-Qushqach. Age 50. No.1 unit Bldg No.16, Kangtai residential complex, Shayar county downtown.

 

60. Zeynepgul Hasan. Age 45. No.1 unit, Bldg No.16, Kangtai residential complex, Shayar county.

 

 

61. Semet Memet. Age 50. Resided in No. 17, Qazan-Chol Dist., People’s Road, Shayar county downtown.

 

62. Memet Imin. Age 55. Resided in NO. 5 Dist., Yalghuz-Tirek village, Yotboldi town, Shayar county. He was arrested for copying materials *contain banned religion contents/vidieos* to others, sentenced for 14 years, currently in a prison in Daheiyan, Turpan.

 

 

63. Yasin Memet. Age 26. Resided in W Chinibagh road, Shayar county. He was arrested for teaching others how to pray, and copying materials containing *banned religious content/videos* for others. Sentenced for 17 years. Currently in prison in Shihezi.

 

64. Ili Memet. Age 28. Resided in W Chinibagh road, Shayar county downtown. He was arrested for listening to Tabligh & praying with his brother together. Sentenced for 13 years. Currently in a prison in Shiho.

 

65. Emer Qasim. Age 55. No.2 Dist., Kona-Chimen village, Toyboldi town, Shayar county. He was arrested and sentenced for 16 years for sharing knowledge with others.

 

66. Memet Qadir. Age 58. Resided in Baghcha (meaning park) residential complex, Shayar county downtown. He was arrested and sentenced 12 years for *possibly having extreme thoughts*. Currently in a prison in Daheiyan.

 

 

67. Zumret Abdilim. Age 28. Resided in No. 35 Saybagh road, Shayar county downtown.

 

Above detained figures are from Aqsu prefecture Shayar county.

 

 

Figures from Chochek prefecture (2)

 

1. Pehridin Memet. He was born in 1983 in Dorbiljin county. Studied in Islam university in Urumqi between 2005 – 2010. After graduation he returned to his town and assumed the position of Imam in his local mosque. He disappeared since 2017.

 

2. Ismael (Qari hajim). He was born in 1970, he was originally from Qumul, he was also imam of one of the Uyghur mosques in Dorbiljin county. He was sent to pilgrim Mecca by the local Chinese government.

 

 

Figures from Qumul (Hami) prefecture (2)

 

1. Abdullah (qari). He was from Qara-dowe Dist. In Qumul city (Qumul prefecture). Around 45-50 years old. He died in police custody in 2018.

 

2. Yusup Salih. Around 35 years old. He was from Choltur village, Rahetbagh town, Qumul city. He was arrested in 2017, and sentenced for 10 years. He educated a lot of students.

 

 

Figures from Qaramay city (1)

 

1. Imin Niyaz : from Qaramay City (克拉玛依市), South Bughra township (天池南村) No.2 Mechanic Plant

 

Total detained figures are *518*

PS:

Fig.1 Uyghurs imams along with Turkey Directorate of Religious Affairs. The one in the middle is the ex-president of the directorate Mehmet Gormez.

 

Figure.1

Fig.2 Ex-president Mehmet Gormez with Uyghurs imams in Urumqi

Figure.2

Fig.3 Prominent imam from Ghulja prefecture.

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Fig.4 the person in Uyghur doppa is imam from Aqsu prefecture Ehmet Metniyaz (damollam)

Figure.4

 

NOTE: this list last time was update on May31. 2020