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A Muslim man carries his prayer rug on his head as he enters one of the few mosques that were open to pray in the city of Urumqi
10 Jul 2009
Source: Reuters
 
A Muslim man carries his prayer rug on his head as he enters one of the few mosques that were open to pray in the city of Urumqi in China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region July 10, 2009. Chinese riot police broke up a small demonstration by Uighurs leaving Friday prayers in a Muslim Uighur neighbourhood of Urumqi, arresting several who were taken away with hands above their heads. REUTERS/David Gray (CHINA CONFLICT RELIGION)
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A Muslim man yells for a mosque to be opened for Friday prayers in the city of Urumqi in China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region July 10, 2009. Security forces have imposed control ...


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