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Local police authorities said Friday that hospitals in Urumqi are now treating 531 people who believed they were attacked by hypodermic needle, 55 more than previously reported, Xinhua said. About 106 of them showed obvious signs of needle attacks, it said. Most of the victims were Han Chinese.

So far, none of those stabbed showed any signs of infection or poisonings, state media has said. Infection by AIDS is a concern, given Xinjiang's high rate of HIV cases, spread by needle-sharing among drug users.

URUMQI, China — A Chinese official says that five people have been killed and 14 wounded during protests over security in the restive western city of Urumqi.

Deputy Mayor Zhang Hong reported the casualties at a news conference in the city, capital of the western region of Xinjiang. He said they died Thursday.

URUMQI, Sept 4 (Xinhua) -- Authorities in Urumqi City have banned unlicensed marches, demonstrations and mass protests, a municipal government spokesman confirmed Friday.

The announcement was publicized by the city government Thursday night, shortly after tens of thousands of people took to streets during the daytime to protest against syringe attacks in the city, said the spokesman.

"The leaflet is meant to safeguard public order, and protect the lives of the public and guarantee property safety," said the spokesman.

The five-article announcement bans all gatherings, marches or protests on roads or other public venues in the open-air without having first obtained permits from the public security department.

Also banned are weapons, knives with restricted uses, and explosives, or use of violence, and disturbances at such events, said the spokesman.

Police said that attacks with syringes against innocent people have been carried out in Urumqi since Aug. 17. The regional health department said 476 people have sought treatment for stabbing as of midday Wednesday, of whom 89 were showing obvious signs of needle injuries.

As of Wednesday, there had been no deaths reported and no symptoms have been found of infectious disease viruses or toxic chemicals.

Police said that attacks with syringes against innocent people have been carried out in Urumqi since Aug. 17. The regional health department said 476 people have sought treatment for stabbing, of whom 89 were showing obvious signs of needle sites. At Sept. 2, there had been no deaths reported and no symptoms have been found of infectious disease viruses or toxic chemicals.

8月20日以来，陆续有部分乌鲁木齐市民在公共场所被针状物刺伤，引发了群众的恐慌和不满。

9月2日，由于少数地方又发生“针扎事件”，致使受害人及部分汉族群众对实施针扎行为的犯罪嫌疑人进行围殴，造成一人重伤。

9月3日至目前，因再次发生数起“针扎事件”，导致群众聚集游行，部分地段发生小规模冲突。

另据统计，9月3日，在事件中造成受伤住院治疗14人，死亡5人（其中无辜群众2人）。

Syringe attacks carried out since Aug. 20 have resulted in panic and resentment from the public, the official said.

Suspects were caught Wednesday when attacking members of the public. They were beaten by a angry crowd and one was seriously injured.

Five people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured and hospitalized following Thursday's protests, Zhang said.

Of the five dead, two had been confirmed as innocent civilians, while police are trying to identify the remaining three.

He said investigations showed those carrying out the syringe attacks were from the Uygur ethnic group while the attacked included Han Chinese and other ethnic groups.

公安机关立即行动，采取措施，目前已抓获25名作案人员，其中已刑事拘留7人，逮捕4人，起诉３案4人。

截至9月3日，乌鲁木齐市一些医院共接诊自称被扎伤的群众531人，其中发现有针眼和痕迹的106人。