Bachelet seeks Xinjiang trip amid reports of Uighur persecution
UN human rights chief Michele Bachelet has said she hopes to agree terms for a visit this year to China, including its Xinjiang region, to look into reports of serious violations against the Uighur minority.
“I continue to discuss with China modalities for a visit, including meaningful access, to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region,” Bachelet said on Monday, addressing the opening of a Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
Source: Aljazerra #Jun21
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/21/bachelet-seeks-2021-xinjiang-visit-amid-alleged-rights-abuses
#China #Bachelet #Xinjiang #Uighur
UN human rights chief Michele Bachelet has said she hopes to agree terms for a visit this year to China, including its Xinjiang region, to look into reports of serious violations against the Uighur minority.
“I continue to discuss with China modalities for a visit, including meaningful access, to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region,” Bachelet said on Monday, addressing the opening of a Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
Source: Aljazerra #Jun21
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/6/21/bachelet-seeks-2021-xinjiang-visit-amid-alleged-rights-abuses
#China #Bachelet #Xinjiang #Uighur