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The persecution of a people: China’s repression of the Uyghurs

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This chapter examines the systemic oppression of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, focusing on the Chinese government's mass incarceration and surveillance tactics. It contrasts official justifications for these actions with the lived experiences of the Uyghurs facing severe human rights abuses.

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