Uighur population

Definition

The Uighur population refers specifically to the ethnic minority group predominantly residing in China's Xinjiang region. They have distinct cultural traditions and language.

Related terms

Ethnic Cleansing: The systematic removal or extermination of a particular ethnic group from a specific geographic area.

Human Rights Violations: Actions or policies that infringe upon the basic rights and freedoms entitled to all individuals, such as freedom of religion, expression, and assembly.

Cultural Assimilation: The process by which individuals or groups adopt the dominant culture of a society, often resulting in the loss or suppression of their own cultural identity.