The Stream looks at the plight of China’s Uighurs and other stories from social media
Uighur ‘re-education’ in China
Thousands of Uighur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang (East Turkistan) region have been reportedly detained in so-called re-education camps where they are forced to renounce their cultural and religious identities. The detentions are part of China’s efforts to influence the politics of a population Beijing sees as prone to committing acts of violence. The policing of Uighurs continues outside of the camps and especially during the holy month of Ramadan, as Muslim practices including fasting and visiting mosques are restricted.
On this episode of The Stream, we speak with:
Zubayra Shamseden @uyghurproject
Chinese Outreach Coordinator, Uyghur Human Rights Project
Rian Thum @RianThum
Professor of History, Loyola University New Orleans
Rosebell Kagumire @RosebellK
Journalist
Read more:
What really happens in China’s ‘re-education’ camps – New York Times
