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Uighur minority

Definition

The Uighur minority refers to an ethnic group primarily residing in the Xinjiang region of China. They have their own distinct culture, language, and religious practices.

Related terms

Re-education camps: Re-education camps are facilities established by the Chinese government where individuals, particularly Uighurs, are detained without trial for political indoctrination and forced assimilation.

Xinjiang: This region in northwest China is home to the majority of the Uighur population.

Cultural assimilation: This term refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the customs, language, and values of another culture.

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