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China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad

2023-07-31 07:22
Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.
China using families as 'hostages' to quash dissent abroad

China is pressuring Uyghurs living abroad to spy on human rights campaigners by threatening families back home, researchers say. Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidating tactics are tearing communities apart.

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