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Five Fingers Crush The Land from NPR's Throughline

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Dec 19, 2024
Sean Roberts, a renowned professor at George Washington University and author on Uyghur issues, joins Rob Schmitz, an NPR reporter with extensive coverage of the Uyghur crisis. They delve into the rich cultural identity of the Uyghur people, discussing their traditions, music, and the oppressive challenges they face in China. The conversation highlights the impact of the 9/11 attacks on China's policies, the harsh realities of detention camps, and the resilience of the Uyghur community amid efforts to erase their existence.
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ANECDOTE

Arrest of Abdurrahim Hayy

  • Abdurrahim Hayy was arrested in 2017 after performing his song "Forefathers".
  • The song, based on a poem, encourages Uyghur youth to honor their ancestors' sacrifices.
INSIGHT

Uyghur Identity and Location

  • Uyghurs are a Turkic-speaking, mostly Muslim minority in China, residing in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
  • Their diverse appearance reflects centuries of cultural exchange and influence from Persian and Turkic worlds.
INSIGHT

Uyghurs as Targets

  • Roughly 12 million Uyghurs live in China, a small fraction compared to the 1.2 billion Han Chinese.
  • Their distinct religion and appearance make them targets for state-sponsored oppression, including imprisonment and forced sterilization.
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