Uyghur in Saudi Arabia at Risk of Deportation to China
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On August 25th, 2022, Saudi police arrested an Uyghur named Aziz at the Riad airport upon his arrival from Turkey. Because he does not have relatives abroad to ask for help, the information about his detention did not reach the public.
By Amine Sedef
Oct 13, 2022
On August 25, 2022, Saudi authorities arrested an Uyghur man named Aziz at Riyadh airport after he arrived from Turkey. With no relatives abroad to advocate for him, news of his detention did not reach the public immediately.
A friend, İhsan Şükran, said Aziz held legal residence permits in both Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities are reportedly planning to deport him to China.
At least four Uyghurs are currently detained in Saudi Arabia, though the government has provided no information about their cases.
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