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Uighurs In Xinjiang: A General Assessment Of The Roots Of Unrest, Vladislav Shchukin
Uighurs In Xinjiang: A General Assessment Of The Roots Of Unrest, Vladislav Shchukin
Human Rights & Human Welfare
Chinese governmental repression in Xinjiang against the Uighur minzu, or ethnic group, constitutes a significant infringement on human rights. The atmosphere of repression in Xinjiang is perhaps unmatched even by that of Tibet, and it is virtually the only region in China where execution of political prisoners is still common. Uighurs are subject to severe censorship, arbitrary arrest and the denial of due process, torture and inhumane treatment, and punishment disproportionate to their crimes.