China raises security after spate of killings

Government introduces patrols in Xinjiang province after 35 people were murdered over the past week.

China’s government has introduced patrols in Xinjiang province after 35 people were killed in the past week.

Unease is also being stoked by the upcoming anniversary of the 2009 Urumqi riots when 200 people were killed.

Al Jazeera’s Caroline Malone reports.


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