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Australian Uighurs say China is intimidating them into silence

Uighurs protest outside federal parliament in March 2018

Uighurs protest outside federal parliament in March 2018 Source: SBS

The Uighurs say Chinese state security is threatening those living overseas as they become more vocal about what is happening in China's Xinjiang province, where up to a million people, largely Uighurs, are reportedly detained.


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By Abbie O'Brien

Source: SBS



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The Uighurs say Chinese state security is threatening those living overseas as they become more vocal about what is happening in China's Xinjiang province, where up to a million people, largely Uighurs, are reportedly detained.



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