A former reporter and columnist, Niyazi also managed the Uyghurbiz website and had publicly criticized government policies toward Uyghurs. After a one-day sham trial in 2010, he was convicted of endangering national security and sentenced to fifteen years in prison.
Hailaite Niyazi
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Journalist, Online Commentator
Country:China/Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region
Region:Asia-Pacific
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned
Years active:2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023