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#IPAC statement on the release of @UNHumanRights assessment of human rights concerns in the Uyghur Region.

The burden is now upon member states to ensure that formal legal determinations are pursued, including investigations into alleged genocide and crimes against humanity.
In spite of efforts by the PRC government to block, delay and smear the report, the assessment represents an important step towards accountability.

Far from being the final word, this represents the very beginning for states yet to voice concern in defence of the Uyghurs.
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#BREAKING: #IPAC leads calls for the UN to establish Commission of Inquiry into Xinjiang.

The UN must investigate alleged Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity taking place in the Uyghur Region.

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Parliamentarians across the world welcomed the UK Parliament's #UyghurGenocide declaration.

#IPAC 🇺🇸 Co-Chair @SenatorMenendez:

UK MPs have "shone a light on the egregious abuses the Chinese state commits against the Uyghur people."

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BREAKING: UK Parliament unanimously declares the Chinese government is committing a Genocide against Uyghurs.

The UK joins the US, Canada and the Netherlands in declaring a #UyghurGenocide.

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