The leaked #KarakaxList mentions at least 4 “re-education camps” that Uighur detainees were sent to in #Xinjiang.
Together with @CherieChancy and @NaomiConrad, we verified and located the camps using satellite images and governmental documents and bids. (Thread)
Together with @CherieChancy and @NaomiConrad, we verified and located the camps using satellite images and governmental documents and bids. (Thread)
We were able to verify and locate two of the “re-education camps” (1+2) mentioned in the #KarakaxList.
And we also located two other camps (3+4), using satellite images and governmental documents, including tender bids and financial plans.
And we also located two other camps (3+4), using satellite images and governmental documents, including tender bids and financial plans.
We had a closer look at the largest “re-education camp” mentioned in the leaked #KarakaxList which is based at the south-east corner of an industrial park. (Satellite imagery 26.11.2019).
Inside the industrial park we found both a “re-education camp” and a detention centre. The latter has visible security features like watchtowers and wire fences. Both are surrounded by what are most likely factories and also a police station. #KarakaxList
In 2018, each building in the “re-education camp” was fenced off and watchtowers were added. As noted in the #ChinaCables, these are typical security features of “re-education camps” in Xinjiang. However, in 2019, the fences and watchtowers were removed- unclear why. #KarakaxList
Government bids and satellite imagery show the expansion is still ongoing. #KarakaxList
Thanks to the great work of @shawnwzhang who has been monitoring and sharing his data on the development of “re-education camps” in Xinjiang over the past years. It’s worth taking a look at his work: medium.com/@shawnwzhang #KarakaxList
