Uyghurs

Turkic ethnic group of Central and East Asia

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The Uyghurs, alternatively spelled Uighurs, Uygurs or Uigurs, are a Turkic ethnic group originating from and culturally affiliated with the general region of Central Asia and East Asia. The Uyghurs are recognized as the titular nationality of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. They are one of China's 55 officially recognized ethnic minorities.

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Seafood produced using forced Uyghur labour in China could be on sale in British supermarkets Seafood allegedly produced using the forced labour of Uyghur people in China may have been sold at Iceland - and could be on sale now at other British supermarkets, according to an investigation. Sky News - Published on November 2, 2023
Chinese governor pulls out of London trip after protests by senior MPs The Chinese governor of Xinjiang has pulled out of a trip to London after senior MPs protested over the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in his province. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2023
Senior MPs attack government for meeting 'criminal' Chinese governor in London Senior MPs from both the UK's main parties have attacked the government for allowing the governor of Xinjiang to come to the country, despite the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in his province. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2023