10: Rahima Mahmut: The Uyghur Genocide

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20 March 2023
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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https://shows.acast.com/leading/episodes/641778a8ed587b0011aba257

How much do you know about what's happening to the Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China?

Alastair is joined by Rahima Mahmut, an Uyghur artist, activist, and the chair of 'Stop Uyghur Genocide' to explore the harrowing topic in detail.

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