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Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala
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Weagers and Their Assimilation in Detention Camps
Over a million weagers and other ethic minorities are currently detained within a secret network of chinese government run camps. Amnesty international and human rights watch call crimes against humanity. Chinese authorities say the camps are designed to root out extreme thoughts that breed terrorism. But if you actually look at the kinds of things people can get sent into camps for, the offences are pretty normal stuff. That includes engaging in prayer, studying arabic, sending money, travelling or maintaining ties with family abroad. Even just down loading.
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