09 Dec China committed genocide in Xinjiang, says UK independent body
An independent and unofficial body set up by a prominent British barrister to assess evidence on China’s alleged rights abuses against the Uighur people has concluded that the Chinese government has committed genocide and crimes against humanity.
The Uyghur Tribunal, made up of lawyers, academics and businesspeople, does not have any Government backing or powers to sanction or punish China. But its organisers hope the process of publicly laying out evidence will compel international action to tackle alleged abuses against the Uighurs, a largely Muslim ethnic group.