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US Urges China to End Repression of Uyghurs on UN Report Anniversary

Two years after a UN report highlighted human rights abuses in Xinjiang, the US calls for immediate action from Beijing.

  • The US State Department expressed disappointment over China's lack of action on the UN's 2022 human rights report.
  • The report concluded that China's actions in Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity.
  • Human rights groups criticize Beijing's continued repression of Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities.
  • Calls for the UN to increase pressure on China and hold those responsible for abuses accountable are growing.
  • China denies the allegations, claiming it protects the rights of all ethnic groups.
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