Three Uyghur Brothers Detained in India After Fleeing Chinese Repression | AI News Digest
In a startling development, three Uyghur brothers—Adil, Abdul Khaliq, and Salamu—were detained by the Indian army in June 2013 after they crossed the border from China into the Ladakh region of India. The siblings fled their home in Xinjiang, escaping the escalating repression faced by Uyghur Muslims, which included the detention of family members. Initially sentenced to 18 months for illegal border crossing, the brothers have now spent over a decade in custody, largely due to the enforcement of the Public Safety Act, which permits prolonged detention. Their attorney, Muhammad Shafi Lassu, has been vocal in seeking their release, contending that they are victims of persecution rather than offenders. This case underscores ongoing issues regarding the treatment of religious minorities in India and raises significant questions about international asylum policies.
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