China sentences 81 in Xinjiang for terrorism
The sentences come amid a series of attacks deadly attacks blamed on Muslim extremists
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2014-06-05 19:02 GMT
Beijing: Chinese state media say 81 people have been sentenced on terrorism and other charges in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
State broadcaster CCTV said the sentences - including nine death sentences - were issued in six different courts on Thursday. They were broken up into 23 separate cases and also included charges of murder and arson.
The sentences come amid a massive crackdown in Xinjiang following a series of deadly attacks blamed on Muslim extremists.