Uyghur: Quick Facts

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Nov. 4, 2026

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A Uyghur family sits on the ground with hands raised in prayer at a grave in a desert cemetery, with mountains in the background, during the Corban Festival in Turpan County, Xinjiang, China.

Map highlighting the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang in far northwestern China, shaded in orange. The map shows Xinjiang's location relative to neighboring countries including Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. Major cities such as Urumqi and Kashgar are marked, with international boundaries, disputed borders, and lines of control indicated. An inset at lower left shows Xinjiang's position within the entirety of China.

Uyghur woman confronting police

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