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World Uyghur Congress condemns the unjust imprisonment of Yalkun Isa by Ch
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has issued a strong condemnation following the unjust imprisonment of Yalkun Isa, the brother of WUC's former president and activist Dolkun Isa, by Chinese authorities.
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China unlawfully detains thousands, convicts 1,545 'prisoners of conscienc
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD), a non-governmental organization consisting of domestic and international rights activists, stated that the extent of unlawful detention by Chinese authorities could amount to crimes against humanity.
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UNHRC Chief condemns deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand to China, says "
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Turk said that his office has repeatedly urged Thai authorities to respect their obligations under international law in relation to the individuals who are need of international protection. He called it important that the Chinese authorities disclose information regarding their whereabouts.
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China tightens exit restrictions; Uyghurs and Tibetans face passport hurdl
Updated : 1 year ago IST
According to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), Chinese authorities need people from areas they generally deem to be at high risk of online fraud or "illegal" emigration to provide extra documentation and receive approval from many government offices when applying for a passport.
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UN report exposes China's forced labour programs targeting Uyghurs, Tibeta
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chinese authorities are transferring a large number of "surplus" rural workers to state-led labour programs throughout the nation in addition to using "vocational skills training and education centres" for forced labour in Xinjiang and Tibet, according to a recently published report by the U
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China's brutal assault on Tibetan Buddhism sees over 1,000 monks expelled
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chinese authorities have given a recent blow to the major hub of Tibetan Buddhist learning by expelling more than 1,000 Tibetan monks and nuns from the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, according to individuals within Tibet.
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Sailor with Chinese ID keeps Taiwanese citizenship
Updated : 1 year ago IST
On Wednesday, Yang formally requested that Chinese authorities annul his household registration in China. The MAC confirmed that the government would not require him to travel to China for the process, as active-duty military personnel are restricted from visiting China due to national secur
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Human rights advocates criticise China for torturing detained writer, jour
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Human rights advocates have alleged that Chinese authorities are mistreating Chinese Australian writer Yang Hengjun and journalist Zhang Zhan as part of a larger effort to suppress dissent.
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Chinese authorities close Uyghur-constructed water wells in Xinjiang
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Chinese authorities have shut down water wells dug by Uyghur farmers in three villages near a large desert in Xinjiang, calling them illegal.
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Chinese Police detain musician Fei Xiaosheng over support for Hong Kong de
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chinese authorities in Xi'an have arrested Fei Xiaosheng, a well-known musician and performance artist who had expressed support for the Hong Kong democracy movement.
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Chinese authorities implement new restrictions on Tibetan children during
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chinese authorities have enforced new measures that severely limit Tibetan children's cultural and religious freedoms as Tibetans usher in the winter school break, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
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Taiwanese travellers to China warned to be cautious with photos, "could be
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan nationals travelling to China must be careful that their photos do not contravene regulations as dictated by the Chinese Ministry of State Security.
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