Abdulhabir Muhammad, a Uyghur Entrepreneur who was once hailed as a role model by Chinese media, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of religious extremism and national separatism. The details surrounding his arrest and conviction are unclear, but it is speculated that he may have been arrested for discussing the benefits of halal food or for communicating with his brothers while studying in the United States. Chinese authorities have been aggressively cracking down on religious practices among Uyghurs, including Islamic holidays, dietary practices, and praying in mosques.

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