Canadian activist jailed for life in China

A Canadian activist has today been jailed for life in China for terrorist offences, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2007 - 10:25

A Canadian activist has today been jailed for life in China for terrorist offences, the official Xinhua News Agency said.

Huseyin Celil was sentenced for “taking part in terrorist activities and plotting to split the country,” Xinhua said. The brief report did not give other details.

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