Mohammad Tursun Omar, who was returned from Cambodia, is seriously ill and subjected to forced labour in prison.

15 years ago, 17 out of 20 Uyghurs returned from Cambodia to China were sentenced to prison terms ranging from 16 years to life imprisonment. According to the information received, none of those sentenced have been released; two have died in prison, and some have developed various illnesses.
Our correspondent learned that Muhammad Tursun Omar, sentenced to 20 years, currently suffers from "visual impairment" and "thyroid artery sclerosis." Even in this medical condition, he is forced to do forced labor by prison authorities.
Aisha Gul, one of the 20 Uyghurs handed over to China on December 19, 2009, and a relative of Muhammad Tursun Omar, currently lives in Turkey. She heard that Muhammad Tursun Omar was in critical condition in Daxayan prison and requested medicine from his relatives in his hometown. Due to the family's financial difficulties, they could not provide the necessary medications.
Aisha Gul also mentioned that Muhammad Tursun Omar's wife and children are from Yarkand. A police officer from his village visited Daxayan prison in late October this year, met Muhammad Tursun Omar, and conveyed greetings to his family.
The police officer stated that over 10 people from his administrative region are serving time in Daxayan prison. He provides reports every two years about the "safety, security, and prosperity" of their families—a "kind care" from the Communist Party government.
During his duties, he learned of Muhammad Tursun Omar's illness. According to his statements, Muhammad Tursun Omar suffers from "Jakang" (meaning "blindness" in local language) and thyroid artery sclerosis. Having completed 15 of his 20-year sentence, he currently experiences sweating, weakness, and bone pain.
The police officer sent some medicines to him at the villagers' committee's expense. Despite "providing much assistance," prison authorities continue to force him to do forced labor.
The regional public security director reported that the family's economic situation is extremely poor, and they cannot afford necessary medications.
Aisha Gul stated that none of those returned from Cambodia have been released, with two having died in prison. One of them is Muhammad Ali Ruzi. She also mentioned a hostage named Shahida, who was returned and released with her two children after 6 months and whose 4-month-old fetus was aborted during torture. These details are currently being verified.