« Return to Search Results
Documents
Radio Free Asia (RFA) News Article: Allegations of abuse of Uyghur detainees at Guanatanamo Bay
Aug. 13, 2004 | ACLU-RDI 3836
Radio Free Asia article about twenty-two Chinese-origin ethnic Uyghur detainees (they are a minority Muslim population in China) being held in Guantanamo. The article discusses allegations that the Uyghur detainees were abused/mistreated by a Chinese delegation that traveled to Guantanamo. The article mentions that human rights organizations are concerned that if the detainees are returned to China that they may face harassment, detention or torture; in a statement to RFA, Colin L. Powell said the detainees would not be sent back to China.
RECEIVING AGENCIES:
OFFICIALS MENTIONED: