Ramzan means more restrictions for Uyghur Muslims in China

April 1, 2024 | The Siasat Daily | By Sayima Ahmad

Restrictions on fasting and religious customs have been reported as part of China’s controversial Ramzan crackdown on Uyghurs. In Xinjiang, the Chinese government has ordered restaurants to stay open throughout Ramzan and prohibited teachers, students, and government servants from fasting. Uyghur rights organisation UHRP (The Uyghur Human Rights Project) has denounced this prohibition, claiming that it is an attempt to force Uyghurs to abandon their Muslim culture during the holy month.

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