The HRIC Daily Brief is a daily selection of news stories and commentary related to human rights in China, drawn from Chinese- and English-language news and online media sources that we monitor daily. In addition to headlines and source links, HRIC also provides English translation of Chinese headlines.

Friday, December 16, 2011

Religion

Western China City Seeks to Banish Muslim Veil
Reuters, December 15, 2011
http://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFTRE7BE0IF20111215
Related information:
新疆伊宁开展“淡化宗教意识 崇尚文明健康生活”活动 (Ghulja [Yining] Holds "Dilute Religious Consciousness and Advocate a Civilized and Health Life" Campaign)
Ghulja Municipal Government, December 15, 2011
http://www.hlbrdaily.com.cn/news/60/html/122750.html