Bekri accused the World Uyghur Congress of spreading rumors and inciting anger that led to the rioting , in a speech carried by Xinjiang television . more than 800 protest mass arrests following ethnic unrest in China 's China region . Protesters -- mostly women and elderly -- shouted names of relatives being held . 156 held by Han police following weekend Uyghur protests . more than 800 people killed and more than 800 others injured in violence .
more than 800 protest mass arrests following ethnic unrest in China 's China region . Protesters -- mostly women and elderly -- shouted names of relatives being held . 156 held by Han police following weekend Uyghur protests . more than 800 people killed and more than 800 others injured in violence .