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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Jessie Lau

Uyghur film-maker claims he was tortured by authorities in China

Ikram Nurmehmet
Ikram Nurmehmet says he was held in a dark room and tortured for 20 days. Photograph: handout

A Uyghur film-maker has alleged he was tortured and forced to give a false confession during detention in Xinjiang province.

Ikram Nurmehmet, 32, appeared on trial at Ürümqi people’s intermediary court on 27 October and is accused of organising “terrorist” activities and participating in an “East Turkestan separatist” group, sources close to him told the Guardian.

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