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When a people’s tribunal tries the People’s Republic of China

19 July 2024 by Margherita Capacci

A people’s court sitting in The Hague has “indicted” Chinese President Xi Jinping for genocide and crimes against humanity, notably for crimes against the Uyghur. This unofficial court set up by a non-governmental organisation hop [...]

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Five key allegations in the UN's Xinjiang report

1 September 2022 by AFP

The report long-feared by China finally came out, minutes before UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet was due to leave on the evening of 31 August. Summary of the substance of the report, which alleges that Beij [...]

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Is there a political will to prevent the Uyghurs from genocide?

22 March 2021 by Asymmetrical Haircuts

Uyghurs detained in Chinese camps are subjected to torture, forced labour and sterilization. This week, our partners from Asymmetrical Haircuts have invited two experts – Dr Melanie O’Brien from the University of Western Australia [...]

	
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