Hasan Imam recalls his childhood hiding within a haystack on his family's farm, where he learned the harsh realities of being unregistered and viewed as a fugitive by authorities.
The family's adherence to agricultural regulations shaped Imam's early life, where visits from Communist Party officials prompted strategies for evasion to protect unregistered children from government scrutiny.
In the context of China's strict population control policies in Xinjiang, Imam reflects on the dangers his family faced due to noncompliance, including severe penalties for exceeding birth limits.
As an adult, Imam comprehends the significance of his childhood experiences of concealment, representing the broader plight of Uyghurs under oppressive governmental control.
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