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.
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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