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On Aug. 4, 2008, two terrorists drove a stolen tip lorry to hit a team of policemen during their regular morning exercise and threw explosives at them in Kashgar, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, killing 16 policemen and injuring 16 other. (Xinhua)
(191205) -- BEIJING, Dec. 5, 2019 (Xinhua) -- The approval of the so-called "Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019" by the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 3 local time was a wanton smear and unreasonable criticism of the human rights situation, counter-terrorism and de-radicalization measures in Xinjiang. These measures in Xinjiang have been practiced in line with the spirit and requirements of the rule of law in China. They are China's important contribution to the international counter-terrorism cause, conforming with the United Nations' purposes and principles in battling terrorism and protecting basic human rights. Here's a collection of photos showing the atrocities committed by terrorists in Xinjiang between 2008 and 2014.
On Aug. 10, 2008, terrorists launched a series of bomb attacks in Kuqa County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua)
On July 5, 2009, the "East Turkistan" forces in and out of China plotted, organized, and carried out the Urumqi riot which shocked the whole world. Thousands of terrorists launched attacks on civilians, government institutions, police stations, residential buildings, shops and the public transportation system. The riot caused the death of 197 people, leaving more than 1,700 people injured. A total of 331 shops and 1,325 vehicles, as well as many public facilities, were damaged or destroyed. (Xinhua)
On July 5, 2009, the "East Turkistan" forces in and out of China plotted, organized, and carried out the Urumqi riot which shocked the whole world. Thousands of terrorists launched attacks on civilians, government institutions, police stations, residential buildings, shops and the public transportation system. The riot caused the death of 197 people, leaving more than 1,700 people injured. A total of 331 shops and 1,325 vehicles, as well as many public facilities, were damaged or destroyed. (Xinhua)
On Aug. 19, 2010, terrorists launched a bomb attack on the outskirts of Aksu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, causing multiple casualties. (Xinhua)
On June 26, 2013, terrorists attacked police stations, a local government building and a construction site in Lukqun Township of Shanshan County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, claiming 24 lives and injuring 25 people. (Xinhua)
On June 26, 2013, terrorists attacked police stations, a local government building and a construction site in Lukqun Township of Shanshan County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, claiming 24 lives and injuring 25 people. (Xinhua)
On Dec. 30, 2013, nine knife-wielding terrorists attacked a police station in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. They also threw explosives and set police cars on fire. Eventually, the terrorists were either shot dead or captured by the police. (Xinhua)
On Dec. 30, 2013, nine knife-wielding terrorists attacked a police station in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. They also threw explosives and set police cars on fire. Eventually, the terrorists were either shot dead or captured by the police. (Xinhua)
On Dec. 30, 2013, nine knife-wielding terrorists attacked a police station in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. They also threw explosives and set police cars on fire. Eventually, the terrorists were either shot dead or captured by the police. (Xinhua)
On Dec. 30, 2013, nine knife-wielding terrorists attacked a police station in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. They also threw explosives and set police cars on fire. Eventually, the terrorists were either shot dead or captured by the police. (Xinhua)
On Dec. 30, 2013, nine knife-wielding terrorists attacked a police station in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. They also threw explosives and set police cars on fire. Eventually, the terrorists were either shot dead or captured by the police. (Xinhua)
On Dec. 30, 2013, nine knife-wielding terrorists attacked a police station in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. They also threw explosives and set police cars on fire. Eventually, the terrorists were either shot dead or captured by the police. (Xinhua)
On May 22, 2014, five terrorists in two vehicles broke through roadside fences, plowed into the crowd, and set off explosive devices at a market in Gongyuanbei Street of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, claiming 39 lives and injuring 94 people. (Xinhua)
On May 22, 2014, five terrorists in two vehicles broke through roadside fences, plowed into the crowd, and set off explosive devices at a market in Gongyuanbei Street of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, claiming 39 lives and injuring 94 people. (Xinhua)
On May 22, 2014, five terrorists in two vehicles broke through roadside fences, plowed into the crowd, and set off explosive devices at a market in Gongyuanbei Street of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, claiming 39 lives and injuring 94 people. (Xinhua)
On May 22, 2014, five terrorists in two vehicles broke through roadside fences, plowed into the crowd, and set off explosive devices at a market in Gongyuanbei Street of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, claiming 39 lives and injuring 94 people. (Xinhua)
On July 28, 2014, terrorists armed with knives and axes attacked a police station and government offices in Elixku Township in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Some of the terrorists moved on to the nearby Huangdi Township, attacking civilians and smashing vehicles as they passed. In the terrorist attack, 37 civilians were killed and 13 others were injured, while 31 vehicles were vandalized. (Xinhua)
On July 28, 2014, terrorists armed with knives and axes attacked a police station and government offices in Elixku Township in Shache County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Some of the terrorists moved on to the nearby Huangdi Township, attacking civilians and smashing vehicles as they passed. In the terrorist attack, 37 civilians were killed and 13 others were injured, while 31 vehicles were vandalized. (Xinhua)
On Sept. 21, 2014, terrorists launched a series of bomb attacks at a shop, a farm produce market and two police stations in Luntai County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, killing ten people and injuring 54 others. The attacks also left 79 vehicles damaged. (Xinhua)
On Sept. 21, 2014, terrorists launched a series of bomb attacks at a shop, a farm produce market and two police stations in Luntai County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, killing ten people and injuring 54 others. The attacks also left 79 vehicles damaged. (Xinhua)
On Sept. 21, 2014, terrorists launched a series of bomb attacks at a shop, a farm produce market and two police stations in Luntai County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, killing ten people and injuring 54 others. The attacks also left 79 vehicles damaged. (Xinhua)
On Sept. 21, 2014, terrorists launched a series of bomb attacks at a shop, a farm produce market and two police stations in Luntai County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, killing ten people and injuring 54 others. The attacks also left 79 vehicles damaged. (Xinhua)
On Sept. 21, 2014, terrorists launched a series of bomb attacks at a shop, a farm produce market and two police stations in Luntai County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, killing ten people and injuring 54 others. The attacks also left 79 vehicles damaged. (Xinhua)■
