China: Fear of Torture and Execution/Forcible return: Jelil Turdi (aka Zhalil Turdi)

Index Number: ASA 17/029/2000
Date Published: 20 June 2000
Categories: Asia And The Pacific, China

Jelil Turdi, an ethnic Uighur from the People's Republic of China (PRC) who had been living in Kyrgyzstan, is reported to have been deported back to China a few weeks ago. He may face torture and possibly the death penalty in China for alleged "separatist" activities.