List of Uyghur intellectuals imprisoned in China from 2016 to the present (Last updated by Abduweli Ayup December 31, 2022)

Medical Researchers and Doctors

1. Halmurat Ghopur, (M) Former president of Xinjiang Medical University, head of XUAR Medical Oversight Bureau, physician, PhD. Detained in November 2017, sentenced death with two years’ reprieve in 2018, Charged for splittism.
2. Abbas Eset, (M) Instructor at Xinjiang Medical University, physician, PhD. Note: He got released 2020.
3. Nurmemet Emet (M) Dean of the Department of Uyghur Traditional Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University PhD; incommunicado since 2017.
4. Enwer Tohti, (M) Instructor at the Department of Uyghur Traditional Medicine, Xinjiang Medical University; incommunicado since 2018.
5. Alim Pettar, (M) Instructor at Xinjiang Medical University, physician, PhD. Note: released 2020.
6. Perhat Behti, (M) Vice president of the Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University; incommunicado since 2018.
7. Abduqeyum Tewekkul, (M) Physician, Kashgar Prefectural People’s Hospital; incommunicado since 2018. Sentenced.
8. Enwer Abdukerim, (M) Physician, Kashgar Prefectural People’s Hospital; incommunicado since 2018. Sentenced.
9. Husen Hesen (M) physician, Kucha Hospital of Uyghur Medicine
10. Ebeydulla Hesen (M) physician, XUAR Uyghur Medicine Hospital
11. Tahir Hesen (M), physician, Kucha people’s hospital
12. Nejibulla Ablat (M) cardiologist, Kashgar No.2 people’s Hospital.
13. Dolqun Tursun (M), XUAR Department of Preventive Medical.
14. Ilham Imam (M), ENT specialist, Aaffiliated Hospital of Xinjiang medical University. Note: released recently
15. Gulshen Abbas (F) Physician, XUAR Nurbagh Petroleum Hospital. Disappeared on 11 September 2018; sentenced to 20 years in prison in March 2019 with charges for Organizing/leading/participating in a terrorist organization Gathering a crowd to disrupt public order. Due for release: 2039
16. Abdurehimjan Emet (M), physician XUAR Uyghur Medicine Hospital.

University Professors

17. Erkin Abdurehim (Oghuz), (M) Professor, Kashgar University, retired; Incommunicado since 2017.
18. Metréhim Haji, (M) Professor, Kashgar University; Incommunicado since 2017.
19. Enwer Ismail, (M) Associate Professor, Language Department Kashgar University; Incommunicado since 2017.
20. Enwer Qadir, (M ) Associate Professor, Language Department Kashgar University; incommunicado since 2017.
21. Abdukerem Paltu (M), Department of History, Kashgar University.
22. Erkin Omer, (M) Professor, Kashgar University, school principal; Incommunicado since 2017.
23. Muhter Abdughopur, (M) Professor, Kashgar University; Incommunicado since 2018.
24. Qurban Osman, (M) Professor, Kashgar University; incommunicado since 2018.
25. Ablajan Abduwaqi, (M) Professor, Kashgar University; Dean of the Department of Mathematics. Note: Ablajan Abduwaqi is released 2020.
26. Rahile Dawut, (F) Professor, Xinjiang University; PhD; invited as a visiting scholar to Harvard. Placed in an education centre since December 2017. Sentenced.
27. Arslan Abdulla, (M) Professor; Former dean of the Institute of Philology, Xinjiang University; Head of XUAR People’s Government Cultural Advisors’ Office; Placed in a training centre since January 2018. Sentenced.
28. Abdukerim Rahman, (M) Professor, Xinjiang University. Note: passed away in 2021.
29. Gheyretjan Osman, (M) Professor, Xinjiang University; Placed in a training centre since January 2018. Sentenced 10 years.
30. Tashpolat Tiyip, (M) Professor, President of Xinjiang University. Sentenced life imprisonment for splittism in 2018. Note: Update from 9 December 2019, his trial was still ongoing, 2 versions of unconfirmed information, 20 years and death with 2 years reprieve.
31. Alim Ehet, (M) Professor, Xinjiang University; Founder of Uighur Soft Ltd. Incommunicado since 2017. Sentenced.
32. Dilmurat Tursun, (M) professor, Xinjiang University; Incommunicado since 2017.
33. Batur Eysa, (M) Professor, Xinjiang University; Incommunicado since 2017.
34. Abdurehim Mahmut, (M) professor, Xinjiang University.
35. Erkin Imirbaqi, (M) Professor, Xinjiang University; Incommunicado since 2017.
36. Nurbiye Yadikar, (F) Professor, Xinjiang University. Note: Nurbiye Yadikar was released at the end of 2019.
37. Nebijan Hebibulla, (M) Professor, Xinjiang University; incommunicado since 2017. Sentenced 15 years.
38. Asiye Muhemmedsalih, (F) Professor, Xinjiang University; incommunicado since 2017. Sentenced.
39. Abdusalam Ablimit, (M) Professor, computer science, Xinjiang University; incommunicado since August 2016.
40. Abdubesir Shükri, (M) Professor, Dean, Institute of Philology, Xinjiang Normal University; incommunicado since 2017. Sentensed.
41. Abduqadir Jalalidin, (M) Professor, poet, Xinjiang Normal University; Placed in a training centre since January 2018. Sentenced life imprisonment.
42. Jemile Saqi, (F) Professor, Xinjiang Institute for Education, wife of Abduqadir Jalalidin; Placed in a training centre since January 2018 after contacting her son in the US. Note: released 2020.
43. Yunus Ebeydulla , (M) Professor, Xinjiang Normal University; incommunicado since 2017.
44. Ababekri Abdureshit, (M) Professor, PhD, Xinjiang Normal University; incommunicado since 2017.
45. Nureli Shahyaqup, (M) Professor, PhD, Xinjiang Normal University.
46. Nurmuhemmet Ömer (Uchqun), (M) Professor, PhD, Xinjiang Normal University; incommunicado since 2017. Sentenced.
47. Kamil Memetréhim, (M) Professor, Pedagogical Institute, Ürümchi Vocational University.
48. Arzugül Tashpolat, (F) Professor, Xinjiang Engineering Institute; Arrested together with husband Ekrem Tursun. Note: Arzigul Tashpolat was released in September 2019.
49. Zulpiqar Barat (Özbash), (M), Professor, PhD, Xinjiang University; incommunicado since 2017.
50. Nijat Ablimit, (M) Professor, Kashgar University; incommunicado since 2018.
51. Dilmurat Ghopur, (M) Vice Rector, Xinjiang University; Placed in a training centre since March 2017.
52. Abduréhim Rahman, (M) Associate Professor, PhD; Xinjiang University; husband of Ruqiye Osman; Placed in a training centre in February 2018 after returning from Turkey. Sentenced.
53. Ruqiye Osman, (F) Administrator, Xinjiang University Library; wife of Abduréhim Rahman; incommunicado since 2018.
54. Imam Muhemmet, (M), staff, Xinjiang University Computer center.
55. Weli Barat, (M) Former president of Xinjiang University.
56. Mutellip Sidiq Qahiri (M) associate professor, Kashgar University.
57. Enwer Sidiq (M), Lecturer of physics, Xinjiang Normal University.
58. Nijat Sopi, (M) Professor, PhD; Ili Teacher’s College; Dean of Literature Department. Incommunicado since 2017. Sentenced.
59. Barat Tursunbaqi, (M) Former president, Hotan Teachers College. Incommunicado since 2018.
60. Ablet Abdurishit (Berqi), (M) Associate Professor, PhD; poet, Xinjiang Institute of Education; Placed in a training centre since 2017. Sentenced 13 yeaes.
61. Halmurat Eysajan, (M) professor, Ili Pedagogical Institute; Incommunicado since 2018.
62. Ömerjan Nuri, (M) professor, Hotan Teachers College. Sentenced life imprisonment.
63. Azat Sultan, (M) Chairman of XUAR Literature and Arts Union; Chair, Xinjiang Writers Association; Professor; Literature expert: Note: Azat Sultan was released in May 2019.
64. Gulazat Tursun (F) professor, Xinjiang University Law school, Human rights specialist.
65. Kerimjan Abdurehim (M), professor, poet, Kashgar Education Institute.
66. Adil Ghappar (M), professor, Xinjiang Normal University.
67. Juret Dolet (M), Director of Student Affair Office, Hotan Teacher’s College.

High & middle School Teachers

68. Ablajan Memet, (M) Konisheher No.1 High school.
69. Ehmetjan Jume (M), Konisheher No.1 high school.
70. Sajidigul Ayup (F) Konisheher No.1 high school.
71. Abla Memet (M) former head of konisheher No.1 High School, rewarded teacher, National May 1^st medal holder.
72. Niyaz Imin, (M) Former teacher, Kucha County No.1 Middle School.
73. Ekrem Islam, (M) Vice Principal, Sanji City No.3 Middle School.
74. Dilraba Kamil, (F) Instructor, Ürümchi No.92 Middle School.
75. Tursunjan Hézim, (M) Instructor, Aqsu No.1 High School.
76. Ablet Shemsi, (M) Instructor, Kucha County Ishkhala Village Middle School.
77. Adil Tursun, (M) Vice Principal, senior teacher, Kashgar Shufu County No.1 Middle School; National-Level Expert 
in chemistry.
78. Shahip Abdusalam (Nurbeg), (M) Instructor, poet, Kelpin County No.1 Middle School.
79. Zohre Niyaz (Sayramiye), (F) Instructor, Bay County Sayram Village Middle School; poet.
80. Turdi Tuniyaz, (M) Former Principal, Xinjiang Experimental High School.
81. AlimYawa, (M) Former instructor, Peyzawat County Güllük Village Middle School; poet.
82. Ilham Tahir, (M) Teacher (fired), Affiliated High school of Kashgar Normal University; son of Tahir Talip. Note: released in 2020.

Journalists, Editors and Publishers

83. Ablikim Hesen, (M) Head of Uyghur Department and senior editor, Xinjiang Youth Press; Notes: Ablikim Hesen was released in December 2019.
84. Yalqun Rozi, (M) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press. Detained in October 2016, sentenced to 15 years on 3 January 2018 with charges for subverting state power.
85. Qadir Arslan, (M) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press; incommunicado since 2018.
86. Tuniyaz ilyas, (M) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press.
87. Mahibeder Mehmut, (F) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press; Incommunicado since 2018.
88. Ayshem Peyzulla, (F) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press; incommunicado since 2018.
89. Tahir Nasir, (M) Former head, former assistant head editor, Xinjiang Education Press; XUAR People’s Government education inspector. Sentenced life imprisonment.
90. Wahitjan Osman, (M) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press, poet. Sentenced 15 years.
91. Erkin Muhemmet, (M) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press; Incommunicado since 2018.
92. Ekber Sirajidin, (M) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press; Incommunicado since 2018.
93. Abdulla Sawut (M) XUAR Writers’ Association; poet, writer, arrested in 2017.
94. Abdurahman Ebey, (M) Former chief, former senior editor, Xinjiang People’s Press.
95. Ehmetjan Mömin (Tarimi), (M) Senior editor, Xinjiang People’s Press , PhD; Incommunicado since 2018. Sentenced.
96. Qurban Mamut, (M) Former head editor, former senior editor, “Xinjiang Culture” Journal; placed in a training centre since February 2018. Sentenced.
97. Ilham Weli, (M) Chair, senior editor, “Xinjiang Gazette” Uyghur Editorial Department; incommunicado since July 2018.
98. Mirkamil Ablimit, (M) Vice Chair, senior editor, “Xinjiang Gazette” Uyghur Editorial Department; incommunicado since August 2018.
99. Memtimin Obul, (M) Editor, “Xinjiang Gazette” Uyghur Editorial Department; Incommunicado since August 2018.
100. Jüret Haji, (M) Editor, “Xinjiang Gazette” Uyghur Editorial Department; Incommunicado since August 2018.
101. Erkin Tursun, (M) Editor, director, Ili Television Station; incommunicado since March 2018. Sentenced 19 years.
102. Abdurehim Abdulla, (M) Senior editor, Xinjiang Audiovisual Press; poet; Incommunicado since 2018. Sentenced.
103. Enwer Qutluq (Nezeri), (M) Editor, Xinjiang Television Station; poet; incommunicado since 2018.
104. Qeyser Qéyum, (M) Editor in Chief, “Literary Translations” Journal Committed suicide, jumped off eighth floor of his office building after a police summons rather than face probable detention in the camps.
105. Mirzahit Kérim, (M) Former editor (retired), Kashgar Uyghur Press; writer, passed away in detention 2020.
106. Mehmutjan Hoja (Ümidwar), (M) Editor, “Xinjiang Youth” Journal; poet; Incommunicado since 2018.
107. Ablajan Siyit, (M) Vice head editor, senior editor, Kashgar Uyghur Press; Incommunicado since October 2018.
108. Osman Zunun, (M) Former head editor, senior editor, Kashgar Uyghur Press, retired; incommunicado since October 2018.
109. Abliz Ömer, (M) Former head editor, senior editor, Kashgar Uyghur Press, retired; Incommunicado since October 2018.
110. Osman Ehet (M) music editor, Qarluq electronic.
111. Erkin Ibrahim (peyda) (M) publisher, CEO of ogen publishing company.
112. Chimengül Awut, (F) Senior editor, Kashgar Uyghur Publishers; poet. Note: Chimengul Awut was released in 2020.
113. Tahir Talip, (M) senior editor, “Kashgar Daily,” poet, public figure. Note: released 2020.
114. Halide Israil, (F) Editor, “Xinjiang Gazette,” retired; writer. Note: released 2020 at the home arrest.
115. Méhrigül Tahir, (F) Instructor, Kashgar Preschool Teachers Training School; daughter of Tahir Talip.
116. Abdurahman Abdurehim (M) Kashgar Uyghur press, editor.
117. Memetjan Abliz Boriyar (M), Kashgar Uyghur Press, editor, writer.
118. Memet Sidiq (M), Kashgar Uyghur Press.
119. Anargul Hekim, (F), Kashgar Uyghur Press.
120. Guzelnur Qasim (F), Kashgar Uyghur Press.
121. Mahinur Hamut, (F) Kashgar Uyghur Press.
122. Erkin Emet (M), Head of Kashgar Uyghur Press.
123. Emrulla Enwer (M) Kashgar Uyghur Press.

Poets, Writers and Scholars

124. Perhat Tursun, (M) Researcher, XUAR People’s Arts Center; PhD; writer, poet. Sentenced 16 years.
125. Abbas Muniyaz, (M) Professional writer, XUAR Writers’ Association; incommunicado since 2017. Sentenced.
126. Muhter Helil Bughra (M), Poet, XUAR TV Station. Note: he was released recently.
127. Idris Nurulla, (M) Independent translator, poet; Incommunicado since 2018. Sentenced.
128. Qasimjan Osman (Ghazi), (M) Civil servant, Peyzawat County Party Committee Propaganda Department; poet.
129. YasinJan Sadiq (choghlan) (M) writer, XUAR writers association.
130. Osman Hoshur (M), Writer, participant of Uyghur textbook.
131. Memet Emet chopani, Writer, poet.
132. Ibrahim Alptekin (M) former police officer, poet, writer, publisher, Artush.
133. Abduqadir Jüme, (M) Independent translator, poet; incommunicado since 2018. Released.
134. Nezire Muhemmedsalih, (F) Independent writer; wife of AdiljanTuniyaz. Incommunicado since December 2017.
135. Muhemmedsalih Hajim, (M) Researcher, Xinjiang Social Science Academy, retired; translator of the Quran into Uyghur; religious scholar and translator; died at age 84 in a camp; father of Nezire Muhemmedsalih.
136. Memetéli Abdurehim, (M ) Former head of XUAR Language Committee, retired. Note: released in 2020.
137. Tahir Abduweli, (M) Researcher, XUAR Language Committee.
138. Alimjan, (M) Researcher, XUAR Language Committee; Incommunicado since 2017.
139. Nailjan Turghan, (M) Researcher, XUAR Language Committee; Incommunicado since 2017.
140. Küresh Tahir, (M) Researcher, Xinjiang Social Sciences Academy; son of Tahir Talip; Incommunicado since June 2017.
141. Abdurazaq Sayim, (M) Vice Head of Xinjiang Social Sciences Academy; senior researcher. Arrested in2017, sentences for life imprisonment with charges for splittism.
142. Gheyret Abdurahman, (M) Researcher, Xinjiang Social Sciences Academy; Vice Head, Language Institute, Xinjiang Social Sciences Academy. Note: released in 2019.
143. Abduqéyum Mijit, (M) Researcher, Ethnic Culture Research Institute, Xinjiang Social Sciences Academy; Incommunicado since 2018.
144. Sajide Tursun, (F) Postdoctoral researcher at Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious Diversity in Gottingen, Germany. Note: Sajide Tursun is released at end of 2019.
145. Abbas Burhan, (M) Researcher, XUAR Education Department; Vice Principal, Ürümqi, Number 10 Elementary School; incommunicado since 2018.
146. Ablimit, (M), Independent researcher of Uyghur classical literature; PhD; Incommunicado since 2017. Sentenced.
147. Gulbahar Eziz, Writer, Poet, Lawyer.
 Note: released in 2020.
148. Adiljan Tuniyaz, (M) Former staff, Xinjiang People’s Radio Station; poet; husband of Nezire Muhemmedsalih; Incommunicado since December 2017. Sentenced.
149. Dilmurat Tursun (M) researcher, Urumchi Municipal education department.
150. Adil Rishit (M) researcher, XUAR Educational Press.
151. Tursunjan Muhemmet Marshal, website editor, Writer.
152. Tursunbeg Yasin (M), Blogger, writer.
153. Tuniyaz Osman (M), writer, former Judge, Aksu seismology Deparmet.
154. Omerjan Hesen (Bozqir) writer, Translator, Blogger, Aksu Forestry Department.

Actors, Directors, Hosts, Hostess, Singers

155. Mehmutjan Sidiq, (M) Director, Xinjiang Television Station; Incommunicado since 2018.
156. Ehmetjan Metrozi, (M) Technician, Xinjiang Television Station.
157. Qeyum Muhemmet, (M) Associate Professor, Xinjiang Art Institute; actor; host; husband of Aynur Tash; incommunicado since 2018.
158. Aynur Tash, (F) Reporte at Ürümchi People’s Radio Station, retired for health reasons; wife of Qéyum Muhemmet; Incommunicado since 2018.
159. Erkin Tursun, (M) Editor, director, Ili Television Station.
160. Eset Eziz, (M) Chief, Ürümchi People’s Radio Station Uyghur Editorial Department; Incommunicado since 2018.
161. Abdushukur Wahit (M), film editor, Urumqi Sezgu Advertisement company. Note: released at end of 2019.
162. Abdurehim Heyit (M) singer XUAR Theater.
163. Zulpiqar Kuresh (M) host of Uyghur TV program, XUAR TV station; incommunicado since 2018.
164. Reshide Dawut (F) singer, XUAR theater. Note: Reshide Dawut was sentenced in 2020.
165. Adil Mijit (M) comedian, XUAR Theater. Note: released recently.
166. Senuber Tursun (F) singer, XUAR theater: Note: Senewer Tursun was released in October 2019.
167. Aytilla Ela (F), singer, XUAR Theater.
168. Ablet Zeydin (M) XUAR TV station, editor.
169. Peride Mamut (M), singer, actor, Karamay Theater. Note: released at the end of 2019.
170. Zahirshah Ablimit (M), singer. Note: released 2020.
171. Ablajan Awut Ayup (M), singer, “Uyghur Justin Baber”.
172. Memetjan Abduqadir (M) singer, actor.
173. Mahire Yusup (F) singer, Urumchi Song and Dance Troup.
174. Adiljan Hamut (M) Cameraman, Xinjiang Izgil Film & TV company. Note: Released at the end of 2019.

Computer Engineers

175. Qeyser Abdukerim (M), computer engineer, poet. Kashgar Tax department.
176. Metyasin Metqurban (M) Bilkan electronic company, CEO, computer engineer.
177. Perhat Zahir (M) computer engineer.
178. Abdurahman Memetabla (M) computer engineer, CEO, Rawanyol electronic company.
179. Nurshat (M) Graphic designer, Qarluq Electronic Company.
180. Abletjan Ismail (M), Creator of Yaltapan software, IT engineer of XUAR Government website ts.cn.
181. Sirajidin Qarluq (M), Qarluq electronic, co., ltd.
182. Amannisa Qemirdin (F) accountant, IT engineer, Qarluq Electronic Company.
183. Reyhangul Mehmut (F) graphic designer, Qarluq electronic.
184. Yusup Ehmet (M) graphic designer, Qarluq electronic.
185. Emetjan, (M) Qutlan Electronic Company, computer engineer.
186. Muhtar Rozi, (M) Computer expert; programmer.
187. Ekpar Asat [aka Aikebaier Aisaiti] (M) Website designer, CEO, Bagdax Internet technology compay based in Urumqi. Sentenced 15 years with charges for Inciting ethnic hatred, now in Aksu Prison. Due for release: April 2031.
188. Dilshat Perhat (Ataman), (M) Founder, “Diyarim” Website; incommunicado since 2018. Released.

Photographers and Painters

189. Nijat Memtimin, (M) Employee, Kashgar Prefectural Government Information Office; photographer.
190. Mutellipjan Memtimin, (M) Director of “Kashgar White Steed Photo Studio”; photographer.
191. Ablikimjan (M), designer, Kashgar Preschool Teachers School.

Other intellectuals

192. Ablimit Ablikim, (M) MA student, Shanghai Arts Institute; Incommunicado since 2018.
193. Arzugül Abdurehim, (F) Received MA in Japan; incommunicado since 2018.
194. Abdurishit Imin (M) XUAR Department of Agriculture.
195. Gülbahar Éziz, (F) Civil servant, XUAR Prison Administration Office; psychology Counselor; Lawyer.
196. Ghalip Qurban, (M) vice chief, Urumchi municipal court, Judge.
197. Ekber Ebeydulla (M) Kashagr Cultural Heritage Protecting Department.
198. Ebeydulla Ibrahim (M) Writer, Editor in Chief, Xinjiang Youth.
199. Mihray Mijit (F), Principal of #20 Primary School, Editor of Uyghur Textbook.
200. Abduqadirjan Rozi (M), PhD student, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou.

Imprisoned intellectuals from other Turkic ethnic groups in Xinjiang

201. Qabilqan Sadiq, (M) Editor, Xinjiang Education Press; Kazak; incommunicado since 2018.
202. Esqer Junus, (M) Researcher, Xinjiang Social Sciences Academy; Kyrgyz; Incommunicado since October 2018.
203. Hormetjan Abdurahman (Fikret), (M) Professor, Xinjiang University; Uzbek; Incommunicado since 2018.
204. Mambet Turdi, (M) Professor, Xinjiang Normal University; literary critic; Kyrgyz; Incommunicado since 2018.
205. Abdurahman Eziz (M) Writer, Ermudun, Yengisheher, Kashgar, Kyrgiz.
206. Dina Igemberdi (F) Painter, Urumqi Tianshan District, Tuanjielu, No 78. Kazak.
207. Nurbaqit Qadir (M), editor, Xinjiang Education Press. Kazak
208. Maqadas Aqan (M), editor, Xinjiang Education Press. Kazak

Other Intellectuals

209. Turan Qasim (M), CCP XUAR regional committee, propaganda branch.
210. Jelil Abdurahman (M), Urumqi Education Department.
211. Hamut Yasin (M), Xinjiang Education Press.
212. Abduqeyum Tohtaji (M), Xinjiang Experiment High school.
213. Aygul Imin (F), Teaching &Study office of Tianshan District, Urumqi Education Department.
214. Mahire Rozi (F), teacher, Urumqi 16# High School.
215. Abdusalam Turdi (M), professor, Department of Physics, Xinjiang Normal University.
216. Enwer Sidiq (M), professor, Department of Physics, Xinjiang Normal University.
217. Ghalip Nasir (M), Administration Office, Xinjiang Normal University.
218. Rena Mamut (M), Library, Xinjiang Normal University.
219. Umit (M) Affiliated High School of Xinjiang Normal University.
220. Rizwangul (F) Affiliated High School of Xinjiang Normal University.
221. Eysa Qadir (M), professor, Xinjiang Agriculture University.
222. Ababekri Ablet (M), president of Hotan Teachers College.
223. Memetrishat Zunun (M), Xinjiang Huan Tourism Co.,ltd.
224. Gheyret Eysa (M), Kashgar 10# High School, publisher.
225. Dawut Obulqasim (M), Koknur biotechnology Co.,ltd.
226. Buhelchem Tursun (F), former official of Urumqi Import and Export Department.
227. Telet Qadiri (M), Uyghur textbook for grade 8 editor, Xinjiang education Press.
228. Hamutjan Hekim (M), Uyghur textbook for Grade 8 editor, Xinjiang education Press.
229. Shirmuhemmet Jarup (M) Uyghur textbook editor, Xinjiang Education Press.
230. Perhat Kazim (M) Uyghur textbook editor, Uyghur textbook editor.
231. Eysajan Turdi Achchiq (M), Uyghur textbook for Grade 8 editor.
232. Muqeddes Mirza (F), Uyghur textbook for Grade 8 editor.
233. Enwer Omer (M), Uyghur textbook for Grade 8 editor.
234. Hebibulla Eli (M), Uyghur textbook for Grade 8 editor.
235. Adiljan Ayit (M), Uyghur Textbook painter, XUAR Education Press, Note: Adiljan Ayit was arrested because of Uyghur textbook issue.
236. Abdurehim Osman (M), Kashgar CCP local branch vice chairman of religious and ethnic affair.
237. Shemsidin (M), physician, XUAR Number 2 Hospital.
238. Zamanidin Pakzat (M), poet, instructor, Preschool teachers college.
239. Gulchihre Chongelem Eziz (F), writer. Note: released 2020.
240. Ablikim Kelkun (M) comedian, XUAR Theater.
241. Hebibulla Tohti (M), professor, Xinjiang Islamic Institute, PhD.
242. Adil Hajim (M), professor, Xinjiang Islamic Institute.
243. Yusupjan Zeynidin (M), former professor, Xinjiang Islamic Institute.
244. Muhemmet Abdulla (M), former professor, Xinjiang Islamic institute.
245. Abduqahar damolla (M), professor, Xinjiang Islamic Institute.
246. Ilyas Qarihaji (M), professor, Xinjiang Islamic Institute, PhD.
247. Shahabidin Hajim (M), professor, Xinjiang Islamic Institute.
248. Abduqahar Damolla (M), professor, Xinjiang Islamic Institute.
249. Abdusemi Damolla (M), instructor, Artuch Islamic School.
250. Abliz Qarihaji (Arqan) (M), writer, religious scholar.
251. Abduhaliq Damolla (M), instructor, Aqsu Islamic School.
252. Azat Eziz (M), professor, former principal, Kashagr University.
253. Gulzar Gheni (F), Kashgar University.
254. Abduqeyum Semet (M), physician, head of Kashagar No. 2 People’s hospital, arrested 2018.
255. Dilshat Alim (M), physician, XUAR Number 2 people’s hospital.
256. Mirzat Osman (M), 32 years old. Bachelor of Xinjiang Agricultural University, studied in Italy, missing since 2017.
257. Yasinjan Tohti (M), pharmacist, Kashgar Uyghur Medicine Hospital.
258. Buwejer Memeteli, (M), teacher, Kashgar Number10 Primary School.
259. Adil Eliyof, (M) retired accounted from People’s Bank Kashgar Branch. Note: Adil Eliyof is released in March 2019.
260. Erkinjan Abdukerim (M), primary school teacher in Awat Township Kashagr, he died after released from reeducation camp on September 30th, 2018.
261. Nurmemet Tohti (M) 32 years old, Xinjiang ElQUWET co.,ltd.
262. Kamalidin (M), professor, Xinjiang Financial & Economy University PhD.
263. Alishir Qurban (M), associated professor, Xinjiang institute of ecology and geography, Chinese science academy. Note: Elshir Qurban was released in November 2019.
264. Huseyinjan Esqer (M), researcher, Language committee of XUAR. Note: released 2020.
265. Erkizat Barat (M), writer, website editor, activist, graduated Zhongnan Financial University, Poskam, Xinjing (aka East Turkestan).
266. Hesenjan Abdulla (M), Researcher, Ili institute of Agricultural study, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, detained April 2017.
267. Hisamidin Eziz (M), Poet, Xinjiang Representative Office in Beijing, detained in June 2018.
268. Abdulkahar Tursun (M), Arcelik Electronic engineer, graduated Middle East Technology University, detained 2017.
269. Turghun Asim (M), 45 years old, water engineer, Kashgar city water administration department, detained in concentration in 2018.
270. Memtili Wahap (M), 40 years old, Kashagr city Water Administration department.
271. Nurmemet Niyaz (M) 30 years old, Kashagr city Water Administration department.
272. Ekber Emet (M) 37 years old, Kashagr city Water Administration department.
273. Abdughopur Tursun (M), 54 years old, Kashagr city Water Administration Department274. Sabirjan Hamut (M) 48 years old, Kashagr city Water Administration Department.
274. Memetjan Rozi (M), born in 1979, Graphic Designer & Film Editor, detained September 5th, 2017.
275. Kamal Abliz (M), born in 1979, film maker and producer, he directed there is no way for these kids, detained June 9th 2017, Dolan Co.,ltd.
276. Semi Kirem (M), Babahan Food & Logistic Company, detained in Midong detention Center since August 15th.
277. Tahir Qasim (M), writer, poet, professor, Aqsu Educational Institute.
278. Abdusalam Jalalidin (M), professor, PhD, born in 1962 Ghulja, Xinjiang University.
279. Hemdulla Abdurahman (M) Linguist, born in Pichan 1957, Languages committee of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
280. Nizamidin Niyaz (M), PhD, Lecturer of Xinjiang Normal University, sentenced for 15 years for participating problematic textbook.
281. Tursunjan Behti (M), PhD, Linguist, born in 1985, lecturer of Xinjiang financial and Economy University.
282. Rahmanjan Awut Ozhal (M), Poet, Singer, Song writer, XUAR Theater. Note: Rahmanjan Awut Ozhal released in 2019.
283. Eysabeg Mamut (M), well-known folksinger, h sentenced 10 years, accused of illegal religious activity.
 Note: Eyasabeg Mamut released at end of 2019.
284. Waris Ababekri (M), one of the former leaders of the 1988 Uyghur students’ movement, writer, film producer, Xinjiang Dolan Co.,ltd, he passed away in 2020.
285. Osman Kerem (M), born in 1961, former teacher of Urumchi number 23 middle school.
286. Kurban Haji, (M), 61 years old (born on March 1st, 1958 Artush). He has taught in high schools for 35 years, Artuch Number 4 high school. Note: Kurban Aji was released in June 2019.
287. Abduhelil Ela (M), Surgeon, Tuberculosis Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, detained in January 2018.
288. Zohre Ela (F) Technician, Karamay Petroleum Company which cooperated with Hong Kong, detained in January 2018.
289. Juret Memet (M), teacher, vice president of regional educational department of Karamay.
290. Rishat (M), teacher, Number 4 primary school in Karamay.
291. Adil Yaqup (M) poet, Vice Chief of Number three Detention Center, detained March 2018, he got released in 2019.
depending on the recent information Adil was detained again in March 2020. Note: Adil Yaqup, peot and head of the Nomber three detention center was released in the first week of April, he re-arrested in March 2020.
292. Memtimin Hoshur (M), Writer, Former Head of XUAR Writers Association.
293. Ehtem Omer (M) Writer, employee of state owned XUAR Film making company, sentenced 20 years.
294. Reyhangul (F) Uyghur Medicine Hospital of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Urumchi city.
295. Juret Qurban (M), born in 1986, Xijiang Zamzambolaq International Trade Co.,ltd, detained in October 2017.
296. Jumaji Juma (M) Teacher, Qulanchi Primary School, Azaq Township, Artuch, detained and sentenced to 7 years, because of sending a gift to Turkey.
297. Marat Isaqow (M), born in 1982 Urumchi, Teacher, Urumchi Number 14 High School, studied in Kazan, Tatarestan federal republic, Tatar.
298. Sewirdin Imam (M) Host, Actor, arrested in January 2019, He is in Tie Chang Gou, Michuan. Note: released in 2020.
299. Semi Kirem (M), arrested in August 15th, 2018, Xinjiang BABAHAN Food Company.
300. Abduqeyum Imin (M), actor, editor, Xinjiang TV, (State owned Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous regional propaganda organization).
301. Hezereteli Memettursun (M) Singer, public figure. Note released at end of 2019.
302. Bupatem (F) secretary of Hotan county level court.
303. Abdurahman (M), Hotan county local branch of CCP commission for discipline inspection.
304. Husenjan (M), Musician, music teacher Hotan city number 2 primary school.
305. Arapat Erkin (M) student, Kocaeli University, kept missing since 2017 went back to China.
306. Mirzat Osman (M), student, studied in Milan, Kept missing since October 2017 went back to China.
307. Omerjan (M) architect, Uyghur style architectures designer, entrepreneur, public figure.
308. Yasin Kerim (M), Calligrapher, awarded international several Calligraphy competitions, Yengi Eriq township, Hotan. https://instagram.com/uycalligrapher?igshid=1xoek3v9lwm0x
309. Niyaz Kerim Sherqi (M) Calligrapher, topographer, toponymist, professor of former Xinjiang University of Industry.
310. Abdureshit Eli (M), Pen name (tundiki adem), poet, editor of Yengi Qashteshi (seasonal literature magazine).
311. Abdukerim Yaqup (M), Public figure, the people’s government of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region Beijing Office.
312. Ehet Sayit (M) Public Figure, County Mayor of Yarkent, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
313. Abdugheni Jume (M) Public Figure, County Mayor of Merkit, XUAR.
314. Ghali Rahman (M) Public Figure, County Mayor of Peyzawat, XUAR.
315. Memettrusun (M) Public Figure, Kashagr Prefectural Foreign affair Office.
316. Gholamjan Ghopur (M), English teacher, the founder of Tewpiq Language and Technology Training school.
317. Abdumijit Abduqadir (M), Instructor, Xinjiang Uyghur Medicine College, PhD candidate of Chinese Science Academy Xinjiang Branch.
318. Enwer Niyaz (M), Teacher, Principal of Toqsun County Number1 High School, Head of Toqsun County Education Department.
319. Shohret (M) Instructor, Xinjiang Normal University, TsingHua University PhD Candidate.
320. Qelbinur Hamut (F), Teacher, Number 19 Primary School, one of the editors of Uyghur textbook, retired in 2015, arrested in 2017.
321. Abdurehim Ablethan (M) writer, film maker, Jigde Quduq Village, Qomul.
322. Turkizat Gheyret (M) Student Activist, Xinjiang Finance and Economy University.
323. Musajan Imir (M) Entrepreneur, Xinjiang Qaraqum International Trade Company.
324. Gheni Semet (M) Poet, self-employment, Uyghur bookstore owner.
325. Gulnisa Imin (F) Poet, local social activist, Teacher, Chira No.1 High School. Well-known female poet, her poetry translated into Japanese and selected in Uyghur poetry selection published in Japan. She was Arrested in 2017, because of her potry published in Japan.
326. Abliz Arqan (M) Blogger and Islamic Scholar. Small business owner in Korla city.
327. Abduqeyum Tohtaji (M) one of the editors of banned Uyghur Textbook.
328. Abduweli Muqiyit (M) Uyghur cultural activist. 1945 born in Ghulja. 2019 sentenced 17 years. Now serving jail in Heilongjiang Province.
329. Muhter Mamut Muhemmidi (M) independent scholar, publisher, Uyghur Bookstore owner in Qarghiliq County Kashgar.
330. Ablet Ababekri (M) Professor, President of Hotan Teachers College.
331. Muhter Emet (M) Poet, vice chief Konisheher County CCP local branch, detained 2017 September.
332. Abduhelil Tohti (M) athlete, wrestling Master, teacher, Konisheher No1 High School, detained in April 2017.
333. Ehmet Turghun (M) teacher, arrested in September 2017, one of the Uyghur textbook related teachers. Urumchi number 22 primary school.
334. Reyhangul Hashim (F) teacher arrested in September 2017, one of the detainees related to Uyghur text book issue, Urumchi Qarlayelisi primary school.
335. Ekber Awut (M) teacher, athlete, arrested in September 2018, died in the detention center in Urumchi October 2019, Urumchi number 22 primary school.
336. Melike Dawut (F) teacher, researcher, detained in April 2017, one of the detainees related to Uyghur textbook issue, Urumchi educational department, research office.
337. Bahargul Hebibul (F) IT engineer, arrested in June 2017, sentenced 5 years in prison in November 2019, Urumchi branch of Chinese Railway Communication Company.
338. Mihray Hebibul (F) Policewoman in Turpan city, arrested, arrested 2018, sentenced 3 years in November 6, 2019.
339. Alim Hebibul (M) prison Guard in Turpan city, arrested in 2018, sentenced 3 years in November 2019.
340. Yasin Imin (M) IT engineer, professor in Xinjiang university, department of information technology, researcher in bureau of information technology of Xinjiang Ethnic languages work committee, selected as distinguished youth by Uyghur autonomous regional party branch and government in 2015. He was arrested in 2018.
341. Alim Hasani (M) Linguist, Interpreter, researcher in bureau of information technology of Xinjiang Ethnic languages work committee, arrested August 2018.
342. Mehmut Eli Atilla (M) researcher, teacher arrested in 2017, Awat number 3 High School Aqsu Perfecture, reason of imprisonment related to the Uyghur text book issue.
343. Dilnur Mesum (F) Principal of Hotan Langru secondary school ,teaching Chinese ,arrested in 2018 ,sentenced 15years ,reason of imprisonment related to a WeChat  massage which was sent in 2013 about halal food.
344. Nasirhaji (M)The senior staff of the Business Department of Agricultural Bank Shufu County Subbranch ;arrested on may in 2017, reason of imprisonment related with helping poor and needy families by donation collected from Meshrep.
345. Tahir Mesum (M) Deputy Director of Hotan Education Bureau in Hotan Xinjiang ,arrested in 2018 ,sentenced 10years ,accused racial discrimination crime ,reason of imprisonment related to a WeChat massage which he received in 2013 about Halal food.
346. Abliz Orhun (M) Former editor in chief of Xinjiang Difang Zhi (Xinjiang regional historgraphy ), editor of Minzu publishing House, Xinjiang China, Arrested in February 2018.
347. Obulqasim Abdurehim (M) IT technician at Kashgar – China Telecom since 1995, arrested on may in 2017, reason of imprisonment related with helping poor and needy families by donation collected from Meshrep.
348. Abliz Tohtihaji (M) the Director of Kashgar Prefectural Transport Administration bureau since 2012. arrested on may in 2017, reason of imprisonment related with helping poor and needy families by donation which donated in Meshrep gathering.
349. Ishak (M) The Principal of Changji state No 3 secondary school , Xinjiang arrested in 2018.
350. Reyhangul (F) Teacher of Changji state No 3 secondary school , Xinjiang teaching literature she also was arrested.
351. Juret Memtimin (M) a Uyghur retired government officials of the people’s republic of China, former professor of Minzu university, and former governor of Hotan prefecture. There was no news from his after being called for interrogation in early December 2019.
352. Ilham Rozi (M) Poet, Deputy Head of Publicity Department of Aksu Prefecture Committee. He was arrested on April in 2019 without any reason.
353. Behtiyar Ilham (M) Uyghur computer engineer and manager of Qarluk IT company. He was arrested on November in 2019 without any reason.
354. Ablajan Memet (M) Teacher,historian, Peyzawat No.1 High School,Kashgar, arrested in 2016. Graduated History Departmetn, Xinjiang University.
355. Kamil Hesen (M) Teacher, Peot, Qizilboyi High School of Peyzawat County, Kashagar.He arrested in 2015, because of his poetry he published 2003 in Kashgar.
356. Memetsalim Sabir (M)Teacher, Poet, Peyzawat No.1 High School,Kashagr.He arrested in 2015, because of his poetry he published in 2003 in Kashgar.
357. Alim Yawa (M) Poet, Teacher,Gulluk High School of Peyzawat County Kashagr.He arrested in 2015, because of his poetry published in 2003 in Kashgar.
358. Muhemmet Emet Chopani (M),Writer, Poet,Teacher, Chopan High School of Karghaliq County Kashgar. He arrested in 2017, because of his poetry book Jennet Yoli, published in Turkey 2013.
359. Osmanjan Ehet (M), Musician, Qarluq high tech Company, Urumchi.He was born 1981 in Shahyar County. He got arrested in October 2017.
360. Tursun Turghun (m): a teacher in Tamtoghraq county, born in Aksu, went to high school and university in inner China (Chinese provinces). He was arrested on the 2nd July 2017. He is suspected of downloading and spreading information related to terrorism.
361. Rozi Toxti (m): a literature teacher at Awat County 3rd Middle School, he was arrested on the 2nd of July 2017. He was accused of robbery.
362. Nurmemet Hamut (m): graduated from college in Shanghai, programmer at Lenovo Computer Company. He was arrested on October 13, 2017. He was released in October 2019 but was appointed as a teacher at the camp where he was previously interned.
363. Memet Perhat (m): graduated from Chongqing University, later became a police officer. He was arrested on October 23, 2017.
364. Ehmet Yasin (m): a doctor at Tamtoghraq County Hospital, arrested on June 8, 2017, and accused of using Kuaiya App.
365. Renagul Memet (f), an employee of the county government of Awat, was arrested on July 10, 2017, and accused of using VPN.
366. Nurmemet Rozi (m): the mayor of Kashgar, was arrested in 2019 and accused of hypocrisy (two-faced).
367. Ehet Sayit (m): the district head of Yarkant (Yeken) county, was arrested in 2018 and accused of hypocritical behavior.
368. Ehet Sulayman (m): Pedagogue, the chair of Qumul City Tengritagh county education district, was arrested in March 2017, graduated from Xinjiang Normal University.
369. Ehmet Sulayman (m): government official, vice chairman of Qomul city Tengritagh county, graduated from Xinjiang University (former Maarip Inistitutini), was arrested in March 2017.
370. Jelil Osman (m): former vice chairman of Qomul city municipality, chairman of Qomul city Sheherichi county government, date and place of detention is unknown.
371. Muhemmet Osman (m): graduated from Xi’an Medical University, medical specialist at Qomul prefecture people’s hospital, detained in 2017 and sentenced for 17 years.
372. Abliz Tohtihaji (m): was the Director of Kashgar Prefectural Transport Administration bureau since 2012, detained in May, 2017.
373. Obulqasim Abdurehim (m): He was working as IT technician at Kashgar – China Telecom since 1995, detained in June, 2017.
374. Ahat Ebrahim (m): businessman, founder and director of the Tabassum Conventional Centers in Korla city, detained in May, 2017, died mysteriously in December 2019 in one of the concentration camps in Korla.
375. Adiljan Abdurehim (M): Head of Saybagh Educational department, educated in Moskow in 1990s.
376. Abdurahman (M): Vice head of public security bureau Shufu county XUATR, got arrested in 2017, accused of double faced.
377. Abduqahar Yusup (M): Independent researcher, studied Nanjing University from 2007-2011. English interpreter Qarluq IT Company, arrested in 2017.
378. Nebi Yusup (M) English Interpreter, graphic designer, Qarluq Company, arrested in 2017.
379. Abdurehim Ablethan (M) Independent researcher, write, blogger, film maker, administrator of Bagdax Fourum, arrested in 2017, Born in Qomul.
380. Abduqeyum Yasin (M) Medical Researcher, Physician, Kashgar Prefectural People’s Hospital, Studien in Singapore, worked for Finland FIDA international.
381. Sayithaji Qasim (M) surgeon, researcher, Kashgar No.2 Peopl’s Hospital.
382. Nurmemet Muhter (M) Master student, Xinjiang University, arrested befor his graduation in April 2017.
383. Erpan Memet (M) English Teacher, graduated from Xinjiang Medical University, arrested April 2017.
384. Memettursun Memet (M) photographer, arrested in 2017.
385. Muhtar Nurmuhammed (M) physician, private Hospital owner, Kashagr, arrested in June 2017.
386. Kaiser Rahman (M) Enhglish Teacher, Xinjiang Univeristy, arrested in April 2017.
387. Ahmatjan (M), English Teacher, Nuskin’s Sale’s representative, Xnjiang University.
388. Rozi (M), professor, architecture, School of construction and Engineering of Xinjiang University, arrested February 2018.
389. Reyhangul imam(REYIHANGU YIMAMU) (F), 33 years old. History teacher of Kezilesu Autonomous Prefecture No.1 High School. She was arrested in October of 2017 and sentenced to 12 years in prison in March of 2018 because of she received a book related with how to educate the children from Dr. Erkin Siddiq by email during her Master studies at Xinjiang University 8-9 years ago.
390. Obul Tursun (M) Teacher, Karghiliq county Number one High School, arrested in 2017, sentenced to Jail.
391. Mutellip Memet (M) physician, Urumchi Bugda Hospital, graduated Shanghai Medical University, from Aksu city.
392. Abdurahman Barat (M) physician, Hotan Alqelib Hospital, graduated Shanghai Medical University, arrested 2018, sentenced ten years in 2019.
393. Yaqup Haji (M) surgeon, Kashgar Nurluk Hospital, graduated Xinjiang Medical Hospital.
394. Abdumejit Haji (M) Teacher, Kashgar Number 7 High School, arrested February 2020, sentenced 6 years in 2020.
395. Perhat Ilyas (M) writer, Xinjiang Education Press.
396. Memeteli Helim (M) Writer, Bortla Federation of Literary and Art Circles.
397. Behtiyar (M) Writer, Bortala Federation of Literary and Art Circles.
398. Dolqun Rozi (M) writer, researcher, Ili People’s Political Consultative Conference, editor of “Ili Historical Materials”.
399. Eset Abdurishit (M) Writer, Editor in Chief, “Ili River”.
400. Muqarip Yehya (M), Writer, Aksu Prefectural Education Department.
401. Mutellip Hursendi (M), Writer, Poet, instructor, Aksu Teachers’ School.
402. Batur Rehmitulla (M), writer, editor in Chief, Aksu Daily.
403. Semet Abdurahman (M), writer, editor in Chief, Komul Literature.
404. Abliz Omer Haji (M), Poet, Writer, editor, Komul Daily.
405. Ehmet Hemdul (M), Poet, Writer, editor Komul Litteratur.
406. Uchqun Rahman (M), Writer, Editor, Komul Literature.
407. Metsilim Metqasim (M), Writer, editor of literature magazine Hotan New Jade Literature, general secretary of Hotan Trade Union.
408. Ekber Niyaz Pettari (M), Poet, Writer, former editor literature magazine “Turpan”, persecuted and appointed to the workers union of Turpan Prefecture.
409. Enwer Hoshur (M) Professor, Hotan Teacher’s Collage, literature critic, writer.
410. Eziz Atawulla Sartekin (M) publisher, professor, Xinjiang Islamic Institute.
411. Tursun Mehmut (M) writer, official Cherchen county culture department.
412. Muhter Supurge (M) writer, professor Hotan Teacher’s Collage.
413. Omerjan Osman Suzuk (M) writer, historian, Yakkent Radio and TV department.
414. Gheyret (M) Teacher, Ghulja No.2 Highschool, founder of Zordun Sabir Library.
415. YusupJan (M) poet, writer, Awat county education department.
416. Jume Rejep (M) General secretary of CCP branch of quality inspection department in Bugur county.
417. Omerjan (M) teacher, principal of Ayhan high school in Ghulja city.
418. Abdurishit Musajan (M) writer, Kiriye Writers’ Association, Kiriye Hotan.
419. Metseydi Metqasim (M) writer, editor of Tarim monthly literature magazine.
420. Erkin Awut (M) head of Yarkent culture department, architect of Yarkent palace.
421. Abdusemet (M) photographer, vice head of Yarkent culture department.
422. Ehmet Kebir (M) writer, head of Aksu No.1 high school.
423. Ehet Dawut (M) writer, poet, Uyghur Autonomous Regional Religious affair department.
424. Mesumjan Memur (M) writer, vice head of Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture religious affair department.
425. Edhem Ibrahim (M) writer, poet, tax officer, Qaynuq township, Ghulja city.
426. Abdughopur (M) historian, chairman of Yengisheher Political Consultant Conference, Kashgar Prefecture.
427. Abduqadir (M), public figure, former head of Hotan Culture Department.
428. Ghalip Barat Erk (M), Historian, Writer, Post and Telegraph department Charqiliq county, Bayngholin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture.
429. Yusupjan Yasin (M) Historian, writer, Urumchi No.14 High School.
430. Yasin (M) musician, Hotan Yengi Qashteshi Music and Opera theater, sentenced 16 years in 2019.
431. Rushengul (F) dancer, Hotan Yengi Qashteshi Music and Opera theater, sentenced 20 years.
432. Gulnar (F) dancer, Hotan Yengi Qashteshi Music and Opera theater, sentenced 20 years in 2019.
433. Tursun Ebey (M) language activist, philanthropist, Founder of Yiltiz Uyghur Mother language foundation, Former director of Cherchen Xinhua bookstore, Cherchen county, arrested 2017.
434. Omer Dawut (M) Professor, Chinese language department, Xinjiang University, visiting scholar of University of Washing-Madison. He got sentenced 15 years.
435. Yalqun Abdurahman (M) Uyghur Mother language teacher, head of first Modern Uyghur school were set up in Iksaq Atush, in 1885. He got arrested from school and sentenced 14 years.
436. Abdushukur Abdurehim (M) poet, editor in chief, in “Qizilsu Literature”.
437. Setiwaldi Kerim (M) writer, editor in “Qizilsu Literature”.
438. Abdusemet Rozi (M) writer, historian, professor at the Qizilsu Radio-Telvision Univeristy.
439. Ehet Kelpin Insani (M), poet, teacher at the Kelpin High School, Aksu prefecture.
440. Eysajan Trudi Achchiq (M) poet, teacher at the Kelpin High School, Aksu Perfecture.
441. Orkesh Abdurehim (M) Poet, writer, teacher at the Chapchal High School, Ili prefecture, got arrested in September 2022.
442. Nighmet Yarmemet (M) Researcher, born in Ghulja, studied in Turkey, got arrested in 2022, sentenced 8 years in prison in Ghulja.
443. Dr. Rozimemet Osman (M), medical doctor in Lop, Hotan Perfecture, got arrested and sentenced 15 yeaers in 2018.
444. Tahir Himit (M), Researcher, XUAR Language Committee; incommunicado since 2018.
445. Rehim Rehmitulla (M), Instructor, Xinjiang University; incommunicado since 2017.
446. Shirzat Bawudun (M), Former deputy Secretary-General of XJUAR political consultative conference; Director of Xinjiang justice bureau. Charged with splittism, sentenced to death with two years reprieve, received another 2 years suspension on 2 April 2021.
447. Sattar Sawut (M), Former director of the Xinjiang Education Department and the deputy secretary of the Xinjiang Education Work Committee. Charged with splittism, sentenced to death with reprieve. Note: that has not been confirmed, he had died in detention in 2019.
448. Ilham Tohti (M), Scholar, economist, writer, previous professor at Minzu University of China in Beijing. Charged with splittism, sentenced to life imprisonment in Xinjiang No.1 Prison.

Note1:1. This list is composed of Uyghur intellectuals whose imprisonment has been confirmed by the Uyghur Diasporas. The imprisonment of some individuals on the list has been investigated by Radio Free Asia; the imprisonment of the other intellectuals listed here has been confirmed by other reliable sources in China and some relatives of detainees in Diasporas.

2. While considerable care has been taking in compiling and checking the list, obstacles have nonetheless been considerable, given the information blockade imposed on Xinjiang (Eastern Turkistan) by the Chinese government. As a result, there may be errors in the list. We ask readers’ help in correcting any such issues, compiling further information on the individuals listed here in, and adding other detained intellectuals to the list.
3. It is clear that the number of detained intellectuals greatly exceeds the number listed here. This list—and other lists of detained individuals will be continually revised and expanded.
4. In January 9th, the order are reorganized, after this time the order will be the same, if I add some individuals they should under the “Other intellectuals”

(Last updated by Abduweli Ayup on December 31, 2022), if you need more information, resume, testimonies, please feel free to contact Abduweli Ayup, [email protected]