Hemidem Helpehaji, now retired, taught literature at the Ghulja City No. 2 middle school for 40 years and is officially recognized as an "accomplished teacher".
Address: Yard No. 43, First Alley, Baghcha Street, Ghulja City, Xinjiang (新疆伊宁市公园街1巷31号院).
Chinese passport: G51335465.Hemidem Helpehaji, now retired, taught literature at the Ghulja City No. 2 middle school for 40 years and is officially recognized as an "accomplished teacher".
Address: Yard No. 43, First Alley, Baghcha Street, Ghulja City, Xinjiang (新疆伊宁市公园街1巷31号院).
Chinese passport: G51335465.
current location
[Presumably in Ili.][Presumably in Ili.]
chronology of detention(s)
Called back to China from Turkey on December 1, 2017 by her school, who told her that she needed to come in person immediately to resolve some issues regarding her pension. She hurried back and was arrested immediately upon arrival (outside the plane).Called back to China from Turkey on December 1, 2017 by her school, who told her that she needed to come in person immediately to resolve some issues regarding her pension. She hurried back and was arrested immediately upon arrival (outside the plane).
suspected and/or official reason(s) for detention
Unclear, but she was visiting her sons in Turkey when she was called back to China.Unclear, but she was visiting her sons in Turkey when she was called back to China.
last reported status
No news since her arrest.No news since her arrest.
how testifier(s) learned of victim's situation
Not stated.Not stated.
additional information
Others were arrested together with the victim (right at the airport).Others were arrested together with the victim (right at the airport).
