Could The International Criminal Court Investigate Atrocities Against The Uighur Muslims In China?

Forbes
Ewelina U. Ochab
Policy
 Jul 7, 2020

Over the recent years, several news outlets reported on the dire situation of the Uighur Muslims in China who were being detained for re-education purposes. This was followed by in-depth research suggesting that the religious minority communities are subjected to modern day slavery and women are subjected to forced sterilization. Despite these severe allegations that point towards mass atrocities, as genocide or crimes against humanity, the international community has done little to ensure that the alleged atrocities are investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice. International bodies, such as the United Nations, have been greatly silent, with a few meaningless statements that do not follow with decisive actions to change the fate of the targeted communities. 

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Silent on China, Vociferous on Myanmar: Double Standards of Islamic Nations on Rohingyas and Uighurs

 The Eur Asian Times
 Dr Michael Clarke
By EurAsian Times February 12, 2019


China’s economy is 180 times bigger than that of a country like Myanmar, making the latter a far safer target for criticism. In Myanmar, you are dealing with a much weaker regional state which is much more open to pressure and international criticism. ~ China Policy Expert

Why are major Islamic Nations silent on China’s treatment of Uighur Muslim while lamenting Myanmar for the Rohingya crisis? China has reportedly detained 15 Australian permanent residents in the infamous ‘re-education camps’ in the northwest state of Xinjiang. This is another onslaught by China on the minority Uighur Muslim population.