Urumqi Riots In China (16 Photos And Video)

The death toll from violence in the capital of China’s Xinjiang province has reached 140, according to state media. Police have arrested several hundred people they claim are linked to the rioting.
Here’s 16 images captured by locals that Chinese authorities attempted to block on various social networks and image hosting sites.
Posted on July 6, 2009 | Filed Under Life
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