Languages
Page last updated at 06:17 GMT, Friday, 10 July 2009 07:17 UK

China bans Urumqi mosque prayers

Advertisement

China has ordered mosques in its restive western city of Urumqi not to open for Friday prayers.

The order comes after several days of ethnic violence between Uighur Muslims and Han Chinese.

At least 156 people have been killed so far.

SEE ALSO

Story Tools

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

AmericasAfricaEuropeMiddle EastSouth AsiaAsia Pacific