‘Absolutely No Mercy’

‘Absolutely No Mercy’

12/24/2019

link

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/11/16/world/asia/china-xinjiang-documents.html

summary

This interactive article by The New York Times presents leaked Chinese government documents that provide an inside look into the mass detention and indoctrination of Uighurs and other Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang, China. The documents, which include internal speeches by President Xi Jinping, reveal the Chinese government's systematic efforts to target and suppress these groups through the establishment of internment camps, extensive surveillance systems, and repressive measures. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the documents and offers insights into the Chinese government's motivations and strategies in its treatment of the Uighur population, shedding light on the human rights crisis occurring in Xinjiang.

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