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Uyghurs abuse: Why UN is accusing China for 'crimes against humanity'

The extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of Uyghur may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity, the UN said

Xinjiang, Xinjiang province
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Uyghur security personnel patrol near the Id Kah Mosque in Kashgar in western China's Xinjiang region (File photo: AP/PTI)

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In a long-awaited report, the United Nations on Thursday accused China of actions that "may constitute international crimes, in particular, crimes against humanity" in its Xinjiang region for mass detention of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities.

"The extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of Uyghur and other predominantly Muslim groups, pursuant to law and policy, in context of restrictions and deprivation more generally of fundamental rights enjoyed individually and collectively, may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity," the report stated.

The UN report further stated that the allegations of sexual and gender-based violence, including

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