Uighur

The Uyghurs, alternately Uygurs, Uighurs or Uigurs, are a Turkic-speaking minority ethnic group originating from and culturally affiliated with the general region of Central and East Asia. The Uyghurs are recognized as native to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. (Source Wikipedia).

News related to Uighur people from a variety of outlets, is collated below.

Beijing launches campaign against human rights abuse ‘lies’

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Beijing launches campaign against human rights abuse ‘lies’” – below is their description. The Chinese government has launched a campaign to counter what it calls lies and disinformation about suspected human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang. This comes as rights groups are calling on governments … Read more Beijing launches campaign against human rights abuse ‘lies’

International brands face Chinese backlash over Uighur support

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “International brands face Chinese backlash over Uighur support” – below is their description. A growing number of international brands are facing a backlash in China, over their support for Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang Province. H&M, Nike, Adidas, and Burberry are among the fashion labels to say they … Read more International brands face Chinese backlash over Uighur support

Nine UK citizens sanctioned by China for speaking out about Uighur human rights abuses

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Channel 4 News published this video item, entitled “Nine UK citizens sanctioned by China for speaking out about Uighur human rights abuses” – below is their description. Nine UK citizens, including five MPs, who have been sanctioned by China after accusing them of human rights abuses against the Uighur Muslims, say they will “redouble” their … Read more Nine UK citizens sanctioned by China for speaking out about Uighur human rights abuses

China: Top brands boycott cotton from Xianjing in solidarity with Uighur people

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Sky News published this video item, entitled “China: Top brands boycott cotton from Xianjing in solidarity with Uighur people” – below is their description. China has been accused of using torture, sterilisation and forced labour against the Uighur people who have been detained in camps in the Xinjiang region. Several high street retailers have boycotted … Read more China: Top brands boycott cotton from Xianjing in solidarity with Uighur people

China bans UK MPs after Uighur abuse sanctions – BBC News

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BBC News published this video item, entitled “China bans UK MPs after Uighur abuse sanctions – BBC News” – below is their description. China has imposed sanctions on nine UK citizens – including five MPs – for spreading what it called “lies and disinformation” about the country. It comes in retaliation for measures taken by … Read more China bans UK MPs after Uighur abuse sanctions – BBC News

China sanctions British lawmakers in latest tit-for-tat over Uighurs

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “China sanctions British lawmakers in latest tit-for-tat over Uighurs” – below is their description. China has imposed sanctions on several lawmakers in the #UK, accusing them of spreading lies and disinformation about #Beijing. The move is retaliation against the British government’s decision to sanction China earlier in … Read more China sanctions British lawmakers in latest tit-for-tat over Uighurs

Nike and H&M face China backlash after warning of Uighur forced labour in cotton industry – BBC News

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BBC News published this video item, entitled “Nike and H&M face China backlash after warning of Uighur forced labour in cotton industry – BBC News” – below is their description. Nike and H&M are among major clothing retailers facing a backlash in China after expressing concern about allegations that Uighurs are being used as forced … Read more Nike and H&M face China backlash after warning of Uighur forced labour in cotton industry – BBC News

Nike and H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton ‘concerns’ – BBC News

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BBC News published this video item, entitled “Nike and H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton ‘concerns’ – BBC News” – below is their description. Retail giants Nike and H&M are facing a backlash in China after they expressed concern about the alleged use of forced Uighur labour in the production of Xinjiang cotton. Many … Read more Nike and H&M face China fury over Xinjiang cotton ‘concerns’ – BBC News

Turkey raises Uighur issues with China amid protests

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Reuters published this video item, entitled “Turkey raises Uighur issues with China amid protests” – below is their description. Turkey raised the issue of Uighur Muslims during talks with China’s foreign minister in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said, as hundreds of Uighurs protested against the treatment of their ethnic kin in China. #News … Read more Turkey raises Uighur issues with China amid protests

Nike, H&M face backlash in China over Uighur stance | DW News

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DW News published this video item, entitled “Nike, H&M face backlash in China over Uighur stance | DW News” – below is their description. A furious China is lashing out against global fashion brands. US sports apparel maker Nike is facing a backlash on social media in China after saying it was “concerned” about reports … Read more Nike, H&M face backlash in China over Uighur stance | DW News

New Cold War? China hits back at coordinated Western sanctions

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “New Cold War? China hits back at coordinated Western sanctions” – below is their description. It is definitely a new chapter in superpower relations. And if you thought last week’s acrimony in Anchorage between top US and Chinese officials could be dismissed as just a bit of … Read more New Cold War? China hits back at coordinated Western sanctions

EU, China impose tit-for-tat sanctions over Uighur abuses

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FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “EU, China impose tit-for-tat sanctions over Uighur abuses” – below is their description. The French foreign ministry has summoned the Chinese ambassador over ‘unacceptable’ comments made against politicians and a French researcher. Meanwhile, China has summoned the EU envoy following the bloc’s decision to impose sanctions, in … Read more EU, China impose tit-for-tat sanctions over Uighur abuses

Western sanctions on China over Xinjiang trigger furious response

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Western sanctions on China over Xinjiang trigger furious response” – below is their description. The United States, the European Union, UK and Canada have jointly placed sanctions on Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Uighur Muslims in the Xinjiang region. Beijing in turn issued sanctions on … Read more Western sanctions on China over Xinjiang trigger furious response

Chinese official defends Uighur ‘training’ camps

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Sky News published this video item, entitled “Chinese official defends Uighur ‘training’ camps” – below is their description. Four Chinese officials will be sanctioned by the UK over ‘appalling violations’ of human rights against Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province, the foreign secretary has announced. Sanctions have also been placed on an official body – Xinjiang … Read more Chinese official defends Uighur ‘training’ camps

UK imposes sanctions on China over human rights violations

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Sky News published this video item, entitled “UK imposes sanctions on China over human rights violations” – below is their description. Foreign Secretary Dominic Rabb has announced sanctions against China for the treatment and incarceration of the Uighur people. Mr. Raab said the evidence points to a “highly disturbing programme of repression” in Xinjiang and … Read more UK imposes sanctions on China over human rights violations