Uighur

‘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 blacklists two Chinese firms over Uighur forced labour accusations
US says sanctions aim to ‘promote accountability for ongoing genocide, crimes against humanity’ in China’s Xinjiang.
Published On 1 Aug 2023
Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold on forced Uighur labour in China
Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold are alleged to have or have had supply chains or operations in China using forced labour.
Published On 11 Jul 2023

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.

China claims ‘victory’ as UN Human Rights Council votes not to discuss allegations of abuses against minority Uighurs.

Rumours of ‘house arrest’ put to rest as President Xi attends event in Beijing, before the Communist Party summit.

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