Rahima Mahmut, UK representative of the World Uyghur Congress, and Ayesha Baloch, Campaigns Officer for the Labour Campaign for Human Rights, write in the Fair Observer:
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BI: “This map shows a trillion-dollar reason why China is oppressing more than a million Muslims”
A useful explainer published last year in news outlet Business Insider. The Chinese state claims that its clampdown in East Turkestan is a counter-terrorism operation – in truth, it’s about keeping a firm grip on a territory that is crucial for its economic empire-building plan, the “Belt & Road Initiative”.
WATCH: “Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: Don’t forget the Uyghurs! With Nury Turkel, Dibyesh Anand & others”
The persecution of the Uyghur people by the Chinese state continues and has deepened in the coronavirus crisis. In place of our usual monthly protest at the Chinese embassy in London, on 5 April we gathered online to discuss the situation with a range of campaigners. We have recorded the introductions from Nury Turkel, ProfContinue reading “WATCH: “Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic: Don’t forget the Uyghurs! With Nury Turkel, Dibyesh Anand & others””
Coronavirus, China & the Blame Game
Amidst the pandemic crisis, we have seen propaganda efforts by states, politicians and press to promote their own image and scapegoat others. The Chinese government and its press and supporters boast that they are leading the world against the virus. Other governments, especially in the UK and US, are deflecting blame for their own shortcomings onto China.
Uyghur Solidarity UK 