The United Nations has accused China of Xinjiang has made "serious violations ofslot xohuman rights" in an investigation report on the abuses of Muslims and minorities in Xinjiang.
The Chinese government has always urged the United Nations not to publish the report. It was viewed as a “staging” of the Western powers.
This report, which was approved for review by the United Nations Human Rights Council. has assessed allegations of human rights violations of Uighur Muslims. and other minorities in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Although China refused
Several existing detention centers in Xinjiang Uighur
Several existing detention centers in Xinjiang Uighur / Getty Images
But investigators said they had found "convincing evidence" of torture. and may be included "Crimes against humanity"
The investigators pointed out that China has used its interpretation of security laws to limit the rights of ethnic minorities and set up a "criminal detention system". The “detainees” faced “systematic abuse”, including “sexual violence and gender-based violence”.
Other evidence also indicates that detainees in these camps Forced to seek medical treatment without his consent, including “discriminatory enforcement of family planning and contraception policies”.
The UN was unable to verify how many people were detained by the Chinese government. But human rights groups estimate that there may be more than 1 million in detention camps in Xinjiang. in the northeastern area of China
The Chinese government was informed of this report in advance. but denied the allegations of abuse. and argue that these concentration camps are tools to combat terrorism.
Why is the report delayed?
The long-awaited report was released on the final day of Michel Bachele's tenure as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, after four years in office. Cases of abuse and human rights violations of Muslims and ethnic minorities in Xinjiang It is an important topic at the United Nations Human Rights Council. was aimed to expedite inspection
The UN Human Rights Council said more than a year ago it was investigating the allegations. But the release of many works has been delayed and delayed many times. causing many human rights organizations to accuse The Chinese government has tried to convince Ms Bachele not to release the report. to destroy the image of China