China’s Persecution of the Uyghurs: Australian Action, Chinese Pressure

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Description

The plight of the Uyghur population in China’s Xinjiang Autonomous Region (XUAR) has become well known in recent years. While Australia has spoken out against the persecution, it has not recognised China’s actions as genocide.
Period3 Nov 2022
Held atAustralian Institute of International Affairs, Australia, Australian Capital Territory
Degree of RecognitionNational

Keywords

  • China
  • Uyghurs
  • genocide
  • human rights
  • human rights law
  • United Nations
  • Australia
  • sanctions

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