Tech gives overseas Uyghurs chilling insights into plight of relatives
24 February 2023 |
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Leaked data and a search tool have allowed some overseas Uyghurs to gain insights into their family members in China's Xinjiang region. Some say they feel a deep sense of guilt while others are filled with fear.
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