The Chinese flag behind razor wire at a housing compound in Yangisar, south of Kashgar, in China’s western Xinjiang region. Photo: AFP
Why is Isis silent on China’s Uygur Muslims, when US alleges genocide?
- The terror group has adopted ‘systematic silence’ on the Uygur issue and Chinese influence in general, a recent commentary points out
- Terrorism experts say this could be due to a few reasons, including its focus on ending the American military presence in the Middle East and South Asia
The Chinese flag behind razor wire at a housing compound in Yangisar, south of Kashgar, in China’s western Xinjiang region. Photo: AFP