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India cancels visa for Uyghur leader Dolkun Isa

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 11 February 2017, 5:48 IST

In the wake of protests being held in Beijing, India on 25 April reportedly took a U-turn and withdrew the visa granted to Chinese dissident leader and member of World Uyghur Congress (WUC) Dolkun Isa.

Dolkun, who is based in Germnay, was slated to attend a democracy conference in Dharmshala where he and other WUC members were scheduled to meet the Dalai Lama. On 21 April, the Indian government had granted permission for the visit. 

Responding to the matter, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said, "I am not aware of the situation," and added "What I want to point out is that Dolkun is a terrorist in the red notice of the Interpol and Chinese police. Bringing him to justice is due obligation of relevant countries."


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First published: 25 April 2016, 11:54 IST