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China Rejects Turkey’s Criticism on Uyghurs and Denies Poet’s Death
China has rejected Turkey’s criticism of Beijing’s treatment of Uighurs and also denied that Uighur poet and musician has died.
Turkey Decries China’s Treatment of Uyghur Peoples
Turkey on Saturday condemned China’s treatment of its Muslim ethnic Uighur people as “a great embarrassment for humanity, adding to recent criticism.
Hong Kong May Criminalize Insults to Chinese National Anthem
Hong Kong has taken the first steps in criminalizing disrespect of China’s national anthem in what critics say is a bid to stem political criticism.
Calling for Xinjiang Resolution at the UN Human Rights Council
U.N. Human rights Council to probe into Turkic Muslims being arbitrarily detained in “political education” camps across Xinjiang, region in northwest China.
Mothers of Jailed Chinese Rights Defenders Speak Out
In recent weeks, hopes have been dashed for the mothers of two jailed Chinese rights defenders to reunite with their sons – Liu Feiyue and Huang Qi.
Chinese Rights Defenders Tell Their Stories of Government Harassment
Chinese rights defenders tell stories of how government authorities have intensified their efforts against activists while subjecting them to harassment.
UN Must Act to End China’s Mass Detentions in Xinjiang
The United Nations Human Rights Council should adopt a resolution establishing an international fact-finding mission to Xinjiang.
40 NGOs Worldwide Urging UN Resolution on China’s Rights Abuses
HRIC joins other 39 NGOs in an open letter to heads of government mission to UN in Geneva to address deteriorating human rights situation in China.
Liu Feiyue Case Shows Why China Must Decriminalize Rights Activism
A court sentenced human rights defender Liu Feiyue to 5 years in prison on a verdict which clearly shows why China must decriminalize rights activism.