Suspects in bus slaying linked to terror group
( 2003-07-12 08:38) (China Daily)
The hunt for those behind the brutal slaying of all those on board a bus
travelling between China and Kyrgyzstan has made a breakthrough, reports
suggest.
The Chinese Embassy in Bishkek confirmed that two suspects, wanted by local
police for the March attack, have been identified as members of the outlawed
East Turkistan Islamic Movement.
A murder hunt was launched after a burnt out Chinese-owned bus was found in
southeastern Kyrgyzstan this March.
The 19 Chinese victims, who were doing business across the border were en
route to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from Bishkek.
A spokesman from the Chinese Foreign Ministry yesterday said the separatist
East Turkistan Islamic Movement has long been involved in terrorist activities
which have severely threatened security and stability in the region.
He expressed the Chinese Government's appreciation for the efforts made by
Kyrgyzstan in the investigation, adding the Chinese side is willing to
co-operate with Kyrgyzstan authorities to bring a speedy conclusion to the
investigation and those responsible to justice.
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