Life on Planet Uighur

At the heart of a deadly June toy factory clash that sparked mass protests and killings 2,000 miles away in China’s far west lies a government policy that sends thousands of young Muslim Uighurs to fill labor gaps in the southeast. Full Story »

Posted by Derek Hawkins - via GlobalPost
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Subjects: World, Religion
Topics: China, Human Rights
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Posted by: via GlobalPost - Jul 14, 2009 - 12:18 PM PDT
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Edited by: Derek Hawkins - Jul 15, 2009 - 11:03 AM PDT

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by Derek Hawkins - Jul. 15, 2009
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by Manfred Ostrowski - Jul. 16, 2009

The article adds valuable information to what is known about the situation of the Uighur. I consider it a trustworthy and sincere source about ethnic problems in China.

China will have to work on a consistent integration policy regarding its many ethnic minorities. China's policy should not aim mainly at securing ... More »

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by Sirajul Islam - Jul. 15, 2009

For good analysis of the situation Uighurs face

Suddenly it becomes clear that the idea of harmonious business that Beijing stresses so often is no more than a propagandistic catchphrase. In ... More »

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