In early 2017, life looked bright for 41-year old Ӧmir Bekali. A proud father of three, he had a Tourism degree, a small business and several managerial positions under his belt. He was set to lead the Kazakh delegation to the upcoming international Astana Trade Exposition, an event which typically draws in millions.
But in March, a seemingly innocuous trip to promote the event in Xinjiang, northwest China, would ensure he would never attend.
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