Dozens of countries question China at UN over Xinjiang ‘abuses’
2 years, 6 months ago

Dozens of countries question China at UN over Xinjiang ‘abuses’

Al Jazeera  

In a joint statement, 47 countries voice concern at treatment of ethnic minority Uighurs in far western region. “We continue to be gravely concerned about the human rights situation in Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region,” Paul Bekkers, the Dutch ambassador to the UN in Geneva, told the UN Human Rights Council on Tuesday. After months demanding “unfettered access” to Xinjiang, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet finally visited China last month – the first visit by a UN rights chief to the country in 17 years. In Tuesday’s joint statement, the countries asked for “more detailed observations, including on the restrictions the Chinese authorities imposed on the visit” by Bachelet. ‘Political manipulation’ China’s Ambassador Chen Xu reacted angrily to the joint statement, condemning the Netherlands and the other signatories for spreading what it said were “lies and rumours to attack China”.

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US political manipulation of human rights issues unpopular worldwide: Chinese FM
2 months, 4 weeks ago

US political manipulation of human rights issues unpopular worldwide: Chinese FM

China Daily  

Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk in New York on Tuesday. NEW YORK -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here on Wednesday the political manipulation of human rights issues by a few countries, such as …

China issues report on US human rights violations in 2023
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China issues report on US human rights violations in 2023

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2023, revealing the country's deteriorating human rights situation with facts and figures. The human rights situation in the United States continued to deteriorate in 2023, the report said, adding that human rights are becoming increasingly polarized in the country. …

China's critics, allies have 45 seconds each to speak in latest U.N. review of its human rights
11 months ago

China's critics, allies have 45 seconds each to speak in latest U.N. review of its human rights

The Hindu  

China faces international scrutiny on January 23 over domestic polices in places such as Hong Kong, Tibet and the western Xinjiang region as the global power receives its latest United Nations-backed review of its human rights record. Several human rights groups had events planned outside China's review, and the Tibet Advocacy Coalition, the World Uyghur Congress and human rights defenders …

Western countries use UN-backed review to press China on its treatment of activists and minorities
11 months ago

Western countries use UN-backed review to press China on its treatment of activists and minorities

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Western countries used a regular U.N.-backed review of China’s human rights record Tuesday to press Beijing to do more to allow freedom of expression, protect the rights of ethnic minorities and to repeal a national security law in Hong Kong that troubles independent activists. China’s ambassador in Geneva, Chen Xu, led a delegation from some 20 Chinese ministries …

Western countries want a UN team created to monitor rights violations and abuses in Sudan
1 year, 2 months ago

Western countries want a UN team created to monitor rights violations and abuses in Sudan

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Four Western countries floated a proposal Wednesday for the United Nations’ top human rights body to appoint a team of experts to monitor and report on abuses and rights violations in war-wracked Sudan. “Reports indicate the most appalling violations and abuses by all parties to this wholly unnecessary conflict,” Britain’s ambassador in Geneva, Simon Manley, told The Associated …

UN human rights body passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sudan, amid worsening conflict
1 year, 7 months ago

UN human rights body passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sudan, amid worsening conflict

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The United Nation’s top human rights body adopted a resolution Thursday that drew attention to mounting civilian deaths and rights abuses in Sudan since a bloody conflict erupted between the African country’s two top generals last month. Likewise, China’s ambassador said the country and its warring parties should be “free from external pressure.” Most Western countries voted in …

UNHRC passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sudan amid worsening conflict
1 year, 7 months ago

UNHRC passes resolution on human rights abuses in Sudan amid worsening conflict

Hindustan Times  

The United Nation's top human rights body adopted a resolution Thursday that drew attention to mounting civilian deaths and rights abuses in Sudan since a bloody conflict erupted between the African country's two top generals last month. Likewise, China's ambassador said the country and its warring parties should be “free from external pressure.” Meanwhile, most Western countries voted in favor, …

UN Wants Action from China on Human Rights Concerns
1 year, 9 months ago

UN Wants Action from China on Human Rights Concerns

News 18  

United Nations rights chief Volker Turk on Tuesday demanded action from Beijing to address “grave concerns” over the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang province. “In the Xinjiang region, my office has documented grave concerns — notably large-scale arbitrary detentions and ongoing family separations — and has made important recommendations that require concrete follow-up.” He also voiced unease over restrictions …

50 Nations Condemn Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang in United Nations
2 years, 1 month ago

50 Nations Condemn Human Rights Abuses in Xinjiang in United Nations

News 18  

Fifty countries on Monday signed onto a statement read during a UN debate that condemned the “severe and systematic” human rights violations in China’s Xinjiang region. “We are gravely concerned about the human rights situation in the People’s Republic of China, especially the ongoing human rights violations of Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim minorities in Xinjiang,” said the statement, read …

UN members condemn China over abuse of Uighurs in Xinjiang
2 years, 1 month ago

UN members condemn China over abuse of Uighurs in Xinjiang

Al Jazeera  

Fifty countries have urged China to uphold international human rights obligations in its treatment of the Uighur minority. Fifty countries have called on China to “uphold its international human rights obligations” in a joint statement read out during a United Nations debate that condemned violations against Uighurs and other predominately Muslim minorities in China’s Xinjiang region. The statement, read out …

The UN Report on China’s Detention of Minorities in Xinjiang
2 years, 2 months ago

The UN Report on China’s Detention of Minorities in Xinjiang

The Diplomat  

In 2018, fresh off her second stint as Chile’s president, Michelle Bachelet took on the job of High Commissioner of the United Nations Office for Human Rights. The Report The report – officially the “OHCHR Assessment of human rights concerns in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region” – is 48 pages long, including its extensive footnotes. The premise prompting the Office …

China silent on India's abstention at UNHRC vote, says crackdown in Xinjiang aimed at countering terrorism
2 years, 2 months ago

China silent on India's abstention at UNHRC vote, says crackdown in Xinjiang aimed at countering terrorism

Firstpost  

China’s comments came after India abstained from voting on the Xinjiang issue at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Thursday and a day after New Delhi for the first time called for respecting and guaranteeing the rights of people of the autonomous region Beijing: China on Saturday maintained silence on India’s abstention at the voting at the …

Xinjiang not a human rights issue, says Beijing
2 years, 2 months ago

Xinjiang not a human rights issue, says Beijing

The Hindu  

China on Saturday defended its policies in Xinjiang and said issues there were “not related to human rights”, a day after India called for the human rights of the people of the region to be “respected and guaranteed”. Explaining why New Delhi abstained on the vote, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday cited India’s long-held view that “country-specific resolutions …

UN rights body rejects Western bid to debate Xinjiang abuses
2 years, 2 months ago

UN rights body rejects Western bid to debate Xinjiang abuses

Associated Press  

GENEVA — In a close diplomatic victory for China, the U.N.'s top human rights body on Thursday voted down a proposal from Britain, Turkey, the United States and other mostly Western countries to hold a debate on alleged rights abuses against Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China’s western Xinjiang region. The result, prompting a smattering of applause in …

Countries vote down motion to discuss UN report into China's serious human rights violations in Xinjiang
2 years, 2 months ago

Countries vote down motion to discuss UN report into China's serious human rights violations in Xinjiang

ABC  

A human rights group has slammed Indonesia and Pakistan after they voted to block a United Nations Human Rights Council debate on human rights abuses of Uyghur Muslims in China's Xinjiang region. Key points: Australia is not currently sitting on the Human Rights Council, but joined the small group of countries that first formally called for the debate The Department …

Outrage as UN debate on China’s alleged Xinjiang abuses rejected
2 years, 2 months ago

Outrage as UN debate on China’s alleged Xinjiang abuses rejected

Al Jazeera  

China claims ‘victory’ as UN Human Rights Council votes not to discuss allegations of abuses against minority Uighurs. The UN Human Rights Council has voted not to debate the treatment of the Uighurs and other mostly Muslim minorities in China’s northwestern region of Xinjiang even after the UN’s human rights office concluded the scale of the alleged abuses there may …

Treatment of Uyghur Muslims: India among 11 nations to abstain on vote against China at UNHRC
2 years, 2 months ago

Treatment of Uyghur Muslims: India among 11 nations to abstain on vote against China at UNHRC

India Today  

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution at the 51st Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang region. A tweet by the UN Human Rights Council read, "Draft resolution A/HRC/51/L.6 on holding a debate on the situation of human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur …

U.N. Human Rights Council rejects holding Xinjiang debate
2 years, 2 months ago

U.N. Human Rights Council rejects holding Xinjiang debate

The Hindu  

The U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday voted against holding a debate on alleged abuses in China's Xinjiang region in a major setback for Western nations. The United States and its allies last month presented the first-ever draft decision to the U.N.'s top rights body targeting China, seeking a bare minimum of holding a discussion on Xinjiang. The move came …

India abstains from voting on draft resolution in UNHRC on human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang: Sources
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains from voting on draft resolution in UNHRC on human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang: Sources

India TV News  

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang province, sources said. The draft resolution on “holding a debate on the situation of human rights in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China” was rejected in the 47-member Council after 17 …

Western push on China, Russia at UN rights body faces test
2 years, 2 months ago

Western push on China, Russia at UN rights body faces test

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Western countries are leading a rare two-pronged push at the U.N.’s main human rights body to better scrutinize the human rights records of two big world powers: China, over allegations of abuses during an anti-extremism campaign in western Xinjiang, and Russia, over its government’s crackdown on dissent and protest against the war in Ukraine. On Tuesday, 26 European …

US, allies push for UN rights body debate on Xinjiang abuses
2 years, 2 months ago

US, allies push for UN rights body debate on Xinjiang abuses

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The United States and several Western allies presented a proposal Monday for the U.N.'s main human rights body to hold a special debate over reported rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in China’s western Xinjiang region. If approved, the draft “decision” — a sort of simplified resolution — would mark the first time that human rights …

On sidelines of U.N., a push for China's abuses to be punished
2 years, 3 months ago

On sidelines of U.N., a push for China's abuses to be punished

The Hindu  

The United Nations will be judged by how it addresses China’s persecution of ethnic minorities, diplomats and human rights advocates charged Monday on the sidelines of the body’s General Assembly, calling for forceful action after a report raised the specter of “crimes against humanity.” For years, rights watchdogs and journalists have exposed brutal treatment of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim …

On sidelines of UN, a push for China’s abuses to be punished
2 years, 3 months ago

On sidelines of UN, a push for China’s abuses to be punished

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The United Nations will be judged by how it addresses China’s persecution of ethnic minorities, diplomats and human rights advocates charged Monday on the sidelines of the body’s General Assembly, calling for forceful action after a report raised the specter of “crimes against humanity.” For years, rights watchdogs and journalists have exposed brutal treatment of Uyghurs and …

China shuns cooperation with UN rights office over report
2 years, 3 months ago

China shuns cooperation with UN rights office over report

Associated Press  

GENEVA — China can’t cooperate with the U.N. human rights office after it released a report criticizing Beijing’s policies against Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in western Xinjiang, a top Chinese diplomat said Friday. Chen said the report issued last week – which said some rights violations under China’s anti-terrorism policies could amount to crimes against humanity — offered up …

China shuns cooperation with UN rights office over report
2 years, 3 months ago

China shuns cooperation with UN rights office over report

The Independent  

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China fumes over UN report citing ‘serious human rights violations’ in Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

China fumes over UN report citing ‘serious human rights violations’ in Xinjiang

Hindustan Times  

The Chinese government reacted furiously to the release of a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 31 August, calling it "wholly illegal and invalid". The report is titled "OHCHR Assessment of Human Rights Concerns in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China". Furthermore, the OHCHR report found that China's policy has put "undue …

Explained: What does the U.N. report say about China’s repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: What does the U.N. report say about China’s repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang?

The Hindu  

The story so far: China has vehemently rejected a report released by the United Nations Human Rights Office on “serious human rights violations” in the northwestern Xinjiang region. Charges of torture of Uyghurs and other mainly Muslim ethnic groups in the region may constitute possible “crimes against humanity”, concludes the long-pending assessment report, released on the final day of the …

U.S. slams China on human rights violations in Xinjiang, vows to hold Beijing accountable
2 years, 3 months ago

U.S. slams China on human rights violations in Xinjiang, vows to hold Beijing accountable

The Hindu  

Slamming China for its continued violation of human rights of minority communities in Xinjiang, Tibet and elsewhere in the country, the US has vowed to work closely with its partners and the international community to hold Beijing accountable for its abhorrent actions against its own people. Welcoming the damning U. N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on Xinjiang that …

US slams China on human rights violations in Xinjiang; vows to hold Beijing accountable
2 years, 3 months ago

US slams China on human rights violations in Xinjiang; vows to hold Beijing accountable

India TV News  

Highlights UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Report on Xinjiang that was released on Wednesday Biden administration has taken concrete measure ensure global supply chain are free of forced labour Chinese foreign ministry has criticized the much-awaited report by outgoing UN human rights chief. Slamming China for its continued violation of human rights of minority communities in Xinjiang, Tibet and …

To China’s fury, UN accuses Beijing of Uyghur rights abuses
2 years, 3 months ago

To China’s fury, UN accuses Beijing of Uyghur rights abuses

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The U.N. accused China of serious human rights violations that may amount to “crimes against humanity” in a long-delayed report examining a crackdown on Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups. “It’s a really long-awaited recognition of the Uyghurs and their unimaginable suffering, coming from the world’s most authoritative voice on human rights.” Human rights groups, the U.S., …

Explained: Why China is livid over UN report on atrocities on Muslim minorities in Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: Why China is livid over UN report on atrocities on Muslim minorities in Xinjiang

Firstpost  

A United Nations report on alleged human rights abuses in the northwestern Xinjiang region exploiting Uyghurs and other mainly Muslim ethnic minorities has left China seething. It said that the findings are a ‘patchwork of false information that serves as a political tool’ for the West Beijing: China has responded furiously to a United Nations report on alleged human rights …

EXPLAINER: Why is China so angry over UN report on Xinjiang?
2 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why is China so angry over UN report on Xinjiang?

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China has responded furiously to a United Nations report on alleged human rights abuses in its northwestern Xinjiang region targeting Uyghurs and other mainly Muslim ethnic minorities. In a note accompanying the U.N. report, China’s diplomatic mission in Geneva registered its strong opposition to the findings, which it said ignore human rights achievements in Xinjiang and the damage …

EXPLAINER: Why is China so angry over UN report on Xinjiang?
2 years, 3 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why is China so angry over UN report on Xinjiang?

The Independent  

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UN finds possible ‘crimes against humanity’ in report on China’s Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

UN finds possible ‘crimes against humanity’ in report on China’s Xinjiang

The Independent  

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UN cites possible crimes vs. humanity in China’s Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

UN cites possible crimes vs. humanity in China’s Xinjiang

Associated Press  

GENEVA — China’s discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, the U.N. human rights office said in a long-awaited report Wednesday, which cited “serious” rights violations and patterns of torture in recent years. The U.N. report says “serious human rights violations” have been committed in Xinjiang …

'Sexual Abuse Against Uyghurs': UN's Bombshell Report Details Serious Human Right Abuses by China
2 years, 3 months ago

'Sexual Abuse Against Uyghurs': UN's Bombshell Report Details Serious Human Right Abuses by China

News 18  

The United Nations released a bombshell report late Wednesday into serious human rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, saying torture allegations were credible and citing possible crimes against humanity. “Serious human rights violations have been committed in XUAR in the context of the government’s application of counter-terrorism and counter-‘extremism’ strategies,” the UN report said. Human Rights Watch’s China director Sophie …

UN releases report on possible crimes against humanity in China\'s Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

UN releases report on possible crimes against humanity in China\'s Xinjiang

Deccan Chronicle  

Geneva: China's discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, the UN human rights office has said in a long-awaited report. UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet brushed aside Chin's calls for the office to withhold the report, which follows her own trip to Xinjiang in May …

UN cites possible crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

UN cites possible crimes against humanity in China’s Xinjiang

The Independent  

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United Nations report on Xinjiang backs fears felt by Australia's Uyghur community
2 years, 3 months ago

United Nations report on Xinjiang backs fears felt by Australia's Uyghur community

ABC  

Adelaide woman Marhaba Salay feels a sharp pain in her chest when she speaks of her beloved older sister, Mayila Yakufu. Key points: The UN's human rights chief released a report that said China may have committed crimes against humanity One Uyghur community leader said "tangible action" must be taken to address the findings China says the report is a …

UN, China present opposed reports on Uighurs in Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

UN, China present opposed reports on Uighurs in Xinjiang

Al Jazeera  

The 45-page UN report on the situation of Uighurs in Xinjiang was met with a 131-page rebuttal document from China. The report details serious rights abuse against Uighurs and other ethnic minorities in Xinjiang and states that such treatment by China may amount to “crimes against humanity”. The 45-page report released by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights late …

China rejects UN report on Uyghur rights abuses in Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

China rejects UN report on Uyghur rights abuses in Xinjiang

India TV News  

Highlights The report was caught up in a tug-of-war between China and others such as Human Rights Group, Japan. The report was caught up in a tug-of-war between China and others such as the Human Rights Group and Japan, who were critical of the delay and lobbied for its release. The UN report assessment was released late on Wednesday by …

Potential ‘crimes against humanity’ in China’s Xinjiang, UN says
2 years, 3 months ago

Potential ‘crimes against humanity’ in China’s Xinjiang, UN says

Al Jazeera  

Long-delayed report from UN human rights office says abuses against mostly Muslim Uighurs stem from ‘anti-terrorism law systems’. China’s detention of Uighurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic minorities in the northwestern region of Xinjiang may amount to “crimes against humanity”, the United Nations human rights office said in a long-delayed report that was finally published late on Wednesday. Bachelet’s report …

Uighurs demand accountability after UN report on China abuses
2 years, 3 months ago

Uighurs demand accountability after UN report on China abuses

Al Jazeera  

Uighur rights groups say UN report confirms China’s atrocities in Xinjiang and the world has ‘no more excuses’ for its failure to act. Still, Abbas said, the report once again offers evidence of “China’s atrocities” and gave no room for the world to shy away from an obligation to act. “The High Commissioner’s damning findings explain why the Chinese government …

Much awaited UN report on China says possible crimes against humanity in Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

Much awaited UN report on China says possible crimes against humanity in Xinjiang

India TV News  

China's discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, the UN human rights office has said in a long-awaited report. UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet brushed aside Chin's calls for the office to withhold the report, which follows her own trip to Xinjiang in May and …

U.N. cites possible crimes against humanity in China's Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

U.N. cites possible crimes against humanity in China's Xinjiang

The Hindu  

China’s discriminatory detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the western region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, the U.N. human rights office said in a long-awaited report Wednesday, which cited “serious” rights violations and patterns of torture in recent years. The U.N. report says “serious human rights violations” have been committed in Xinjiang under China’s …

U.N. cites possible crimes against humanity in China’s detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang
2 years, 3 months ago

U.N. cites possible crimes against humanity in China’s detention of Uyghurs in Xinjiang

LA Times  

China’s detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ethnic groups in the northwestern region of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, the United Nations human rights office said Wednesday in a long-awaited report that cited “serious” rights violations and patterns of torture in recent years. The 48-page report says “serious human rights violations” were committed in Xinjiang between 2017 and …

UN rights chief hints report on Xinjiang may miss deadline
2 years, 3 months ago

UN rights chief hints report on Xinjiang may miss deadline

The Independent  

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Forced labour taking place in China's Xinjiang region, UN's top slavery expert says
2 years, 4 months ago

Forced labour taking place in China's Xinjiang region, UN's top slavery expert says

ABC  

It is "reasonable to conclude" that forced labour of members of minority groups has taken place in China's western Xinjiang region, the UN's top expert on slavery said in a report released this week. Key points: The UN's Special Rapporteur says forced labour is happening among Uyghur, Kazakh and other ethnic minorities His report says two distinct "state-mandated" systems exist …

China reportedly seeks to stop U.N. rights chief from releasing Xinjiang report
2 years, 5 months ago

China reportedly seeks to stop U.N. rights chief from releasing Xinjiang report

The Hindu  

China is asking the United Nations human rights chief to bury a highly-anticipated report on human rights violations in Xinjiang, according to a Chinese letter seen by Reuters and confirmed by diplomats from three countries who received it. The letter authored by China expressed "grave concern" about the Xinjiang report and aims to halt its release, said four sources—the three …

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