Uyghur

China

Beijing Olympics: China's choice of Uyghur torchbearer raises eyebrows

As soon as an Uyghur athlete helped light the Olympic flame at the Beijing Olympics, the debate began: Was it a defiant signal from Chinese leaders or proof that protests around the world were making an impact?

5 February 2022

France

French MPs officially recognise 'genocide' of Uyghurs in China

The declaration is likely to harm relations between Paris and Beijing just two weeks before the Winter Olympics.

20 January 2022

Germany

German companies accused of profiting from forced labour of Uighurs

The allegations have been dismissed by the companies named, which include Aldi, Lidl, Hugo Boss and C&A.

6 September 2021

France

France probes claims that retailers used forced Uyghur labour

France is investigating claims that global retailers, including Uniqlo and the makers of Skechers shoes and Zara clothes, rely on forced labour of minorities in China.

2 July 2021

Turkey

Diplomatic storm in Turkey over China's treatment of Uighur population

Turkey summoned China's ambassador after the embassy suggested on Twitter that it could take action against two Turkish politicians that had criticised Beijing's treatment of its Muslim Uighur community.

7 April 2021

China

China slaps sanctions on UK lawmakers and entities amid Xinjiang row

They join the 10 Europeans and four entities slapped with Chinese sanctions earlier this week.

26 March 2021

China

Chinese hackers are targeting Uighur Muslims abroad, says Facebook

Facebook says it has taken action against hacker groups based in China, which are targeting Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang province and abroad.

25 March 2021

France

France-based Uighur group sues Nike for 'complicity in forced labour'

The sports brand is accused of sub-contracting Chinese factories using forced Uighur labour

26 February 2021

Earth News

H&M cuts ties with supplier after accusations of Uyghur forced labour

The company said it was deeply concerned by reports of potential human rights abuse.

18 September 2020