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Chinese police arrest Uyghur sisters and mother in Urumqi for sending goods to Turkey
Chinese police in Urumqi arrested two Uyghur sisters and their mother for shipping household goods to their eldest sister in Turkey, citing suspicion of 'supporting terrorists.' The family provided documentation to authorities but was interrogated and had their blood samples taken. Turkey is listed as a 'sensitive' country by China, which has targeted communications with such nations under its 'Strike Hard Campaign.'
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