China: Further information: Journalist sentenced to 15 years in prison: Hairat Niyaz

Index Number: ASA 17/030/2010
Date Published: 27 July 2010
Categories: China

Hairat Niyaz, a journalist from China's ethnic Uighur community, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on 23 July 2010. He continues to be held incommunicado and has been denied access to legal counsel of his choice.