Uighurs of China (p1 of 3)

The Uighurs are an Turkic ethnic group primarily living in the Chinese province of Xinjiang. The region has seen upheavals and violence (most recently in July 2009). In the Uighur city of Kashgar the Chinese authorities have started a building development by destroying parts of the old city. While the authorities view this as earthquake prevention, some Uighurs are convinced it is the latest attempt by the Chinese authorities to control the Uighur population. In July 2009 violent clashes ...

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YouTube | August 1, 2009

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