Uighur leader accused of fomenting riots was once a symbol of success in modern China

WASHINGTON — Not long ago, Rebiya Kadeer was considered a symbol of success in modern China: a woman, a Muslim and a millionaire entrepreneur who also held a prestigious post with the Communist government.

Uighur leader who now lives in suburban Washington denies inciting fatal riots in China

WASHINGTON — The exiled leader of a Muslim minority group is denying Chinese government accusations that she incited riots that have left 156 people dead in western China.