China sentences 55 'terrorists and separatists'

The Chinese government, sentenced 55 people with charges of terrorism and separatism, reports Reuters.
“The latest prisoners were sentenced for a range of crimes, including intentional murder, separatism, and leading or participating in terrorism groups,” said the ruling Communist Party’s news outlet, the People’s Daily.
China has seen spate of Muslim unrest  which many link to the strong oppressive policies enacted by the government.

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