Uyghurs are Muslims in western China 's Xinjiang province . They have been living there for centuries, and the government has tried to suppress their culture by force of arms. Tension between Uyghurs and majority Han Chinese erupted into riots in July . Al-Libi considered one of al Qaeda 's top strategists and most vocal leaders .
Uyghurs are Muslims in western China 's Xinjiang province . Abu Yahia Al-Libi 's comments a reaction to recent violence in Xinjiang 's capital . Tension between Uyghurs and majority Han Chinese erupted into riots in July . Al-Libi considered one of al Qaeda 's top strategists and most vocal leaders .