Uighur

Beijing 2022: Athletes warned about speaking out on human rights
Beijing 2022 official warns against violation of ‘Olympic spirit’, after athletes cautioned about human rights protests.
Published On 19 Jan 2022
NBA’s Golden State Warriors seek distance from Uighur comments
Executive board member Chamath Palihapitiya says he doesn’t care about ‘what’s happening’ to Muslim minority group.
Published On 18 Jan 2022
Airbnb questioned over Xinjiang business amid Uighur ‘genocide’
More than a dozen of Airbnb’s listings in Xinjiang are on land reportedly owned by a company under US sanctions list.
Published On 8 Jan 2022
Uighurs in Turkey file criminal case against Chinese officials
Uighur Muslims in Istanbul accuse Chinese officials of committing genocide, torture, rape and crimes against humanity.
Published On 4 Jan 2022

Walmart and other United States businesses are becoming increasingly ensnared in geopolitical tensions over Xinjiang.

China’s Commerce Ministry expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition’ to the US ban on imports from Xinjiang.

New rules imposed by Congress require Xinjiang exporters to US to prove products were not made by forced labour.

The Biden administration hits Chinese companies with export restrictions, citing national security and human rights.

An Australian citizen fights for her husband’s release from ‘baseless’ detention in China.

US says it wants to send a message that it will act against state repression of civilians.

Canada joins Australia, UK and US in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics over China’s human rights record.

The UK-based unofficial tribunal says Chinese government’s alleged forced birth control of Uighurs amounts to genocide.

The Tibetan spiritual leader criticised Chinese leaders for not appreciating unique cultures in Tibet and Xinjiang.

Latest report says Beijing committing ‘multiple crimes against humanity’ against Uighur community.

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