Aksu Prefecture
According to "Radio Free Asia", in January 2014, after Uyghur Muslims were reportedly forced to bow to a flag of China before worshiping at Xaniqa mosque in Yengimehelle township, Xayar County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, three Uyghur youths burned the flag. Raids on Uyghur homes searching for the youths continued into 2015. Authorities warned residents not to discuss the flag burning incident.