The sentences come amid a series of attacks deadly attacks blamed on Muslim extremists
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Paramilitary policemen with shields and batons patrol near the People's Square in Urumqi, Xinjiang. 39 people were killed from the bombing at a vegetable market in Urumqi. (Photo: AP)
Beijing: Chinese state media say 81 people have been sentenced on terrorism and other charges in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
State broadcaster CCTV said the sentences - including nine death sentences - were issued in six different courts on Thursday. They were broken up into 23 separate cases and also included charges of murder and arson.
The sentences come amid a massive crackdown in Xinjiang following a series of deadly attacks blamed on Muslim extremists.
( Source : AP )
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