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Thu Aug-10-06 10:33 PM
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11. China tries Canadian on terrorism charges

A Canadian being held in China has gone on trial on terrorism charges, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

Huseyin Celil is accused of being involved in East Turkestan terrorist activities, according to the ministry. A spokesperson added they consider Celil a Chinese citizen and that no verdict had yet been reached in the case.

The confirmation came hours after advocates for Ceyil held a news conference in Toronto urging federal officials to intervene in on his behalf.

Gloria Nafzinger of Amnesty International Canada called on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to help with Celil's case. The human rights group says Celil will be executed if found guilty.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/2006/08/10/ceyil-trial.html

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