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Topic: Uyghur

China’s campaign to obliterate Uyghurs is sowing seeds for generations of hate & conflict

In a secret meeting, Xi Jinping had asked his officials to act without mercy. Years later, the crushing of Uyghurs has a heavy cost.

Here’s a full picture of what China has in plans for Xinjiang and what Uyghurs can expect

See what experts say about China’s long-term vision for Xinjiang, and what it means for the region’s persecuted Uyghurs.

What is ETIM, the Uyghur extremist group China wants Taliban to crack down on

The East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) is an extremist group of native Uyghurs who wish to establish a separate country called 'East Turkistan'.

Huseyin Celil, the ‘forgotten’ Canadian citizen jailed in China since 2007

An Uyghur activist, Celil was arrested by the Uzbek government at the request of the Chinese authorities in March 2006, a year after he got his Canadian citizenship. 

Did China hide birth control measures enforced in Xinjiang? Australia study thinks so

The report by Australian think-tank suggests birth rate in Xinjiang dropped by 48.74% between 2017 and 2019, amid ongoing crackdown on Uyghurs. China has challenged the findings.

‘Ideological cure’ for Uyghurs, ‘no mercy’ — what leaked papers reveal about Xinjiang camps

Leaked documents published by the New York Times reveal a serious crackdown on Uyghur Muslims by China, led by President Xi Jinping.

Islamic nations shamelessly silent while others condemn China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims

If there was a first prize for collateral damage caused by terrorism, it would hands down go to Muslims.

China separates kids from parents in Xinjiang ‘gulags’ as Uyghur Muslim suppression mounts

At least 4 closely-located and heavily-fenced 're-education camps' in China's Hotan alone, with nearly 90,000 inmates, satellite images show.

Chinese diplomat in Pakistan goes on tweet rampage after ‘Uyghur Muslims fed pork’ reports

Lijian Zhao directed angry tweets towards former Pakistani ambassador Husain Haqqani and US-based columnist C.J. Werleman, calling it ‘anti-China propaganda’.

Arabs turn blind eye to persecution of Chinese Muslims because of Beijing’s power

As Xi Jinping’s BRI becomes China’s pet project, there is a dramatic escalation in the country’s persecution of the Uyghurs.

On Camera

The real impact of reviving Chushul airfield is psychological

China has not specifically protested about the revival of advanced landing grounds. However, given the historical and tactical significance of Chushul, it may make an exception.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.