China, much like its American rival, is a diverse country. Most people, when they think of chinese people, think of Han chinese people. However, China has a variety of cultures within its country and one of the largest minority groups is the Uighurs (wee-gurs) and recently, the Chinese government has taken a hard line on the muslim group. China is ostensibly a secular country and the Uighurs muslim faith contradicts government edict. Recently, China has been sending millions of Uighurs to “re-education camps.” However, satellite images show that these camps are no more than modern concentration camps. In this video from John Oliver, we get a deep dive into the Uighur camps and how China may be trying to eliminate the group altogether.
Uighurs And China
China is attempting to systematically dispose of its Uighur muslim population. John Oliver walks is through this modern holocaust and how to help.