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Newly revealed database exposes methods the Chinese government employed to crack down on Muslim minorities in Xinjiang.
From: NewsFeed
Leaked document shows how Uighurs are detained in China
A newly leaked document appears to show how Uighur Muslims are surveilled and sent to Chinese government camps.
24 Feb 2020
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