Hasan, also known as “Bozqir” published essays, short stories, and articles aimed at the promotion of equal civil and political rights for Uyghurs. In April 2016, he was arrested and reportedly sentenced to fifteen years in prison. Hasan was also the administrator of the popular Uyghur language website “Bozqir.” No updates regarding charges leveled against Hasan have been made public since his arrest.