Uyghurs

Lawmakers Slam Trump’s ‘Inadequate’ Response To China’s Alleged Abuse Of Muslims

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to hold Beijing "accountable" for their alleged persecution of Uighurs.
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China Is Using U.S. 'War On Terror' Rhetoric To Justify Detaining 1 Million People

The U.S. now wants to punish China for its treatment of a Muslim minority group. In 2002, it let Chinese officials interrogate members of the community at Guantanamo Bay.
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China Treats Uighur Kids As ‘Orphans’ After Parents Seized

“It’s like my kids are in jail. My four children are separated from me and living like orphans.”
By Yanan Wang and Dake Kang, Associated Press

Who Are The Uighurs? China Is Detaining This Muslim Minority By The Million.

Ethnic Uighurs are being rounded up and held in massive prisonlike camps. Here’s what you need to know.
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World Leaders Opt For China's Money Over The Rights Of 1 Million Jailed Muslims

From the U.S. to Russia, Saudi Arabia to Iran, the desire for Chinese cash unites the international community and leaves the Uighurs' prospects looking bleak.
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How The World Learned China Is Holding Over A Million Muslims In Secret Prison Camps

Regular citizens, reporters and rights groups adapted to get the truth out about China's treatment of Uighur Muslims.
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UN Finds 'Credible Reports' China Is Holding 1 Million In Secret Camps

A U.N. panel accused China of housing ethnic Uighurs in "a massive internment camp that is shrouded in secrecy."
By Stephanie Nebehay, Reuters