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BBC NEWS/IN PICTURES 09:06 GMT, Wednesday, 8 July 2009 10:06 UK
BBC NEWS In pictures: Troops in Xinjiang
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Thousands of troops have been deployed in the city of Urumqi in China's Xinjiang province to quell ethnic unrest that has left 156 people dead.
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This was a massive show of force to tackle a situation that has forced President Hu Jintao to fly back from the G8 summit in Italy.
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Troops chanted to warn Urumqi residents of their presence as authorities sought to bring the violence under control.
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Correspondents say many Han Chinese have been welcoming the troop presence.
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Although Urumqi appeared quieter, there were reported flashes of violence - including this attack said to be by Han Chinese on a Uighur man.
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Some Uighurs have been erecting barricades to prevent attacks by Han Chinese gangs.
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Some angry residents ignored leaflets dropped by helicopters calling for calm and for people to return to their homes.
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In addition to the 156 dead and more than 1,000 injured, the riots have caused widespread damage to cars and shops.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/8139920.stm
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