‘Chinese law doesn’t protect Uyghurs’

Riots in the volatile region of Xinjiang, China have claimed 12 lives. Many on social media as well as Uyghur activists see the violence as a result of ethnic and religious repression, while citizens inside China struggle to find news about the tensions. Ashley Crowson looks at the causes of and response to the recent tension.

Riots in the volatile region of Xinjiang, China have claimed 12 lives. Some people on social media as well as Uyghur activists see the violence as a result of ethnic and religious repression, while citizens inside China have taken to Microblogging sites to try and find information.

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