VII. Appendix

Human Rights Watch letter to Zhou Wenzhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in the United States of America  

Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong

Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States of America

3505 International Place, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20008

Via Fascimile: +1-202-495-2113

Re: Recent unrest in Xinjiang

Your Excellency,

Human Rights Watch is one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. The organization, which works in more than 70 countries around the world, is known for its rigorous, objective investigations and research.

In an effort to accurately reflect the Chinese government’s position on the recent unrest in Xinjiang, we would appreciate answers to the following questions.

1. What is the total number of deaths stemming from the unrest on and after July 5, 2009 in Urumqi, Kashgar, and other parts of Xinjiang?
2. What is the ethnic breakdown of those deaths?
3. How many individuals in total have been arrested in connection with the unrest?
4. How many of the individuals arrested have been charged?
5. How many of the individuals arrested were released without charge?
6. How many of the individuals have been convicted?
7. How many of the individuals have been acquitted?
8. How many of the arrested individuals were minors?
9. What is the ethnic breakdown of those arrested, convicted, acquitted, and released?
10. Which agencies are involved in the investigation of the detainees’ cases and their treatment?
11. Where are detainees and those convicted being held?
12. Do detainees have access to defense counsel of their own choosing?
13. Do detainees’ relatives have access to information about the detainees, such as their whereabouts?
14. Have all those put on trial had access to defense counsel of their own choosing?
15. What is the date of the most recent arrests?

We appreciate any official reply you can provide.

Sincerely,

Brad Adams

Asia Director

Human Rights Watch