India, March 30 -- A Uyghur rapper is currently serving three years in prison after he was arrested in China over charges of writing lyrics that are deemed to promote "promoted extremism", Radio Free Asia reported quoting Chinese rights advocacy group Weiquanwang.

26-year-old Yashar Shohret have not been seen in 20 months.

The rapper had previously participated in the 2022 "White Paper" protests in China.

He was arrested on August 9, 2023, in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

He appealed the verdict, but the second trial also upheld the original decision.

His prison term, as per the verdict, lasts till August 8, 2026.

The group said he is currently serving is prison term in Wusu Prison in Xinjiang.

Overseas Uyghur youth activist Aman, who...