Uighur

China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’
Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.
Published On 2 Jan 2024
China sanctions US-based Xinjiang monitor
Los Angeles-based Kharon reported on human rights abuses committed against Uighurs and other Muslim minorities.
Published On 27 Dec 2023
‘Cruel tragedy’: Uighur scholar sentenced to life in prison in China
Rahile Dawut was convicted on charges of endangering state security in a secret trial, US-based foundation says.
Published On 23 Sep 2023
Xi Jinping calls for protection of ‘hard-won stability’ in Xinjiang visit
Chinese president visited far western region where the UN has accused China of possible ‘crimes against humanity’.
Published On 27 Aug 2023

US says sanctions aim to ‘promote accountability for ongoing genocide, crimes against humanity’ in China’s Xinjiang.

Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold are alleged to have or have had supply chains or operations in China using forced labour.

More than a million people, mainly Uighurs and Muslim minorities, are detained in camps in China’s Xinjiang region.

Three brothers who fled China’s persecution in Xinjiang and landed in Kashmir now fear New Delhi may send them back.

Mattohti Mattursun was one of 350 Uighur refugees, including children, who were detained in March 2014.

Foreign minister also warns on Taiwan, Xinjiang but says countries must work with China on world’s pressing problems.

Alleged Chinese police stations overseas raise concerns Beijing is formalising surveillance far beyond its borders.

The US president’s highlighting of the Uighurs comes at a time of strong tension between Washington and Beijing.

China’s Xi Jinping faces severe economic challenges and growing tension with the United States as his third term begins.

Volker Turk’s predecessor published a report on China’s treatment of the Uighurs in the final minutes of her tenure.

Live