Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Asia - Voice of America: Xinjiang Muslims Irked by Government Restrictions

Asia - Voice of America
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Xinjiang Muslims Irked by Government Restrictions
Aug 7th 2012, 11:01

Chinese authorities are taking steps in the remote western region of Xinjiang to regulate participation in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.   Official statements on several local government and school websites last week banned communist party members, government employees, students and teachers from fasting or participating in religious activities during Ramadan, which in Xinjiang started on July 20. Chinese authorities say the prohibition was put in place out of concern for people's ...

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