On 19 April, Canadian Uighur Huseyin Celil was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes of “separating China” and “organizing, leading and participating in terrorist groups and organizations.” The Chinese Government does not recognize Mr Celil’s Canadian citizenship and has refused access to him to Canadian diplomats.
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