Separatyzm islamski w regionie autonomicznym Sinciang-Ujgur
Islamic separatism in the autonomous region of Xinjiang Uyghur

Summary/Abstract: In the mid-80s. the sepa ratist group, acting individually so far, have joined forces. This move made it clear to the authorities that the PRC are a huge threat pose to the integrity of the Chinese state. One of such organization is the Islamic Movement of Eastern Turkestan. It is an organization of Muslim separatist militants. The aim of the Islamic Movement of Eastern Turkestan is the separation from the PRC and creation of an independent state called East Turkestan. Its area would cover a large part of western China, as well as some regions lying in post-Soviet Central Asia republics. PRC authorities accuse Uighur separatists for the bombing buses, buildings, government institutions, and in public places such as markets, squares.

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