Uyghurs in the Netherlands call on Dutch gov to defend their rights
5 years, 7 months ago

Uyghurs in the Netherlands call on Dutch gov to defend their rights

Dutch News  

A group of Dutch Uyghurs have lodged a formal protest against the Chinese government to highlight the plight of their people and Chinese intimidation in the Netherlands, broadcaster NOS reports. The Netherlands, along with 22 other countries, last month asked the Chinese government stop detaining Uyghurs but more needs to be done, the Uyghurs in the Netherlands said. But after a number of Uyghurs in the Netherlands received intimidating phone calls from Chinese officials, they have demanded the government take action. ‘I hope the Netherlands, via diplomatic channels, will talk about the situation to the Chinese government, or at least find out about what has happened to our relatives,’ Sawut told current affairs programme Nieuwsuur.

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Firstpost  

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Canada and US offered Uyghurs in Thailand asylum before deportation to China, sources say

Hindustan Times  

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1 month ago

Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China amid human rights concerns

The Independent  

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China bans Uyghurs from visiting ‘sensitive countries’ with large Muslim populations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China bans Uyghurs from visiting ‘sensitive countries’ with large Muslim populations

The Independent  

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Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China

LA Times  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Lawmakers urge UN intervention in detention of 48 Uyghur men in Thailand

The Independent  

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Dutch FM: Secret Chinese police offices in NL “unacceptable”; Investigation underway
2 years, 5 months ago

Dutch FM: Secret Chinese police offices in NL “unacceptable”; Investigation underway

NL Times  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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The Independent  

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China may be committing genocide against Uyghurs, warns US Holocaust Memorial Museum
3 years, 4 months ago

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Uyghurs in Turkey protest Chinese foreign minister’s visit
4 years ago

Uyghurs in Turkey protest Chinese foreign minister’s visit

Associated Press  

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China Uyghurs: Dutch parliament becomes second in a week to accuse Beijing of genocide in Xinjiang
4 years, 1 month ago

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CNN  

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Uyghurs Facing Genocide, World Leaders Need to do More against China's Acts, Says Activist
4 years, 6 months ago

Uyghurs Facing Genocide, World Leaders Need to do More against China's Acts, Says Activist

News 18  

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Uyghurs in the Netherlands call on Dutch gov to defend their rights
5 years, 7 months ago

Uyghurs in the Netherlands call on Dutch gov to defend their rights

Dutch News  

A group of Dutch Uyghurs have lodged a formal protest against the Chinese government to highlight the plight of their people and Chinese intimidation in the Netherlands, broadcaster NOS reports. The Netherlands, along with 22 other countries, last month asked the Chinese government stop detaining Uyghurs but more needs to be done, the Uyghurs in the Netherlands said. But after …

U.N. Urges China To Stop Detaining Uighurs; 'Political Reeducation' Centers Reported
6 years, 6 months ago

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NPR  

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China: Uighurs deported from Thailand wanted to join jihad
9 years, 8 months ago

China: Uighurs deported from Thailand wanted to join jihad

Associated Press  

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Cambodia deports Uighurs to China
15 years, 3 months ago

Cambodia deports Uighurs to China

Al Jazeera  

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