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.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

XUAR (新疆维吾尔自治区)

China’s Uighurs blame violence on abuses, not jihad
The Malay Mail, November 12, 2013
http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/chinas-uighurs-blame-violence-on-abuses-not-jihad

China pressures Muslim Uygur lawyer families on burqas, beards
Reuters, November 12, 2013
http://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/1355319/china-pressures-muslim-uygur-lawyer-families-burqas-beards