New ethnic unity law further pressures minorities in China
China's National People's Congress passed an ethnic unity law aimed at promoting national unity, but many see it as a means to further pressurize minority groups like the Uighurs.
What China Seeks by Approving an 'Ethnic Unity' Law That Imposes Han Culture
China's new 'ethnic unity' law aims to promote integration among its 56 officially recognized ethnic groups, but raises concerns about the potential erosion of minority rights.
China adopts law criticized by human rights groups for 'ethnic unity'
China has enacted a law to promote the use of Mandarin as a common national language, which has been criticized for its implications on ethnic minorities and human rights.
China approves a law of 'ethnic unity' that reinforces the use of Mandarin and accelerates the assimilation of minorities
China has passed a new law aimed at promoting a common national identity among ethnic groups, which critics argue will enhance cultural assimilation policies under President Xi Jinping.
China passes 'ethnic unity' law in push for assimilation
China has enacted an 'Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law' to enhance national identity and promote integration among its diverse ethnic groups.
China codifies ethnic assimilation with new ‘unity’ law as it counters the West
China has enacted a new law aimed at promoting ethnic unity, with implications for assimilating minority groups and countering Western influence.
China approved a law on ethnic unity that critics say will weaken minorities
China has approved a new law aimed at strengthening national identity among 55 ethnic minority groups, but critics argue it will further undermine the identities of those not belonging to the majority Han ethnicity.
China's new 'ethnic unity' law could target minorities, say rights groups
China has enacted an 'ethnic unity' law aimed at promoting Mandarin, which rights groups warn may further marginalize minority groups.
China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups
China's National People's Congress has passed an 'ethnic unity' law that rights advocates claim will further marginalise ethnic minorities such as the Uyghurs.
Minorities in China: Xi's Weapon for Preserving National Unity
China's recent legislation on 'ethnic unity' aims to further assimilate its 55 minority groups under the guise of national security.
Iran guards target 'separatist groups'
Iran's military targets groups they label as separatists within the country, indicating ongoing tensions in the region.
Who are the Kurds of Iran
The article discusses the Kurdish people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the Middle East without an independent state, primarily living across Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Armenia.
ANALYSIS: Iran is on the brink of civil war. Kurds and Baloch are raising arms
The article discusses the rising tensions in Iran, where both Kurdish and Baloch groups are reportedly arming themselves amid fears of an impending civil war.
Who are the Kurds... on whose support America aims to break Iran!
The article explains the historical context and current geopolitical role of the Kurdish people in relation to Iran and U.S. foreign policy.
Swedish Finns and Finland-Swedes - What is the difference?
The article explores the distinctions between Swedish Finns and Finland-Swedes, highlighting their language, history, and demographics in Sweden and Finland.
RSF siege of El Fasher in Sudan has ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN mission finds
A UN fact-finding mission has determined that the siege of El Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan shows signs of genocide against specific ethnic groups.
UN Investigators: The Abuses in Al Fashir Appear to Be Genocide
Independent UN experts have concluded that the extreme violence committed by the RSF militia against civilians in Sudan's Al Fashir bears the hallmarks of genocide, targeting particularly non-Arab ethnic groups.
Indigenous people from the Kayapó, Panará, and Munduruku ethnic groups join protest against river dredging project in PA
Indigenous representatives from the Kayapó and Panará ethnicities joined a protest blocking access to a Cargill port in Santarém, Pará, against a decree allowing private concessions of waterways without prior consent.
Chad's Amdjarass hosts major international Saharan culture festival
The International Festival of Saharan Cultures in Amdjarass, Chad, celebrates the rich traditions of Saharan peoples and strengthens cultural ties among ethnic groups.
Ukraine treating ethnic Hungarians like ‘cannon fodder’ – Orban
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has condemned Ukraine's forced conscription of ethnic Hungarians, citing violent detentions and multiple deaths among recruits.
Who has won in Syria?
The article explores the pain and suffering experienced by various ethnic groups in Syria, including Turkmens, Kurds, and Arabs, amidst the devastation of dictatorship and civil war.
Executions, Tortures, Abductions, and Rape: In the Distant Conflict in Ethiopia, Atrocities Continue
The article discusses ongoing human rights violations in Ethiopia's Oromia region, including accusations of ethnic massacres by both government forces and rebel groups.
Five Years of Resistance in Myanmar: A Visual Journey Through a Trench War and Hidden Training Camps in the Jungle
On the fifth anniversary of the coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar remains engulfed in a war that has displaced over 3.5 million people and left tens of thousands dead, with youth from across the country fighting against the military junta's repression in Karen lands and among other ethnic groups.
The Syrian government conducts law enforcement operations in neighborhoods of the city of Aleppo
The Syrian government carried out a limited law enforcement operation in specific neighborhoods of Aleppo, targeting armed groups operating outside any established security framework, while confirming that the action was not a military campaign and did not involve demographic changes or ethnic or religious targeting.
Heated confrontation.. Al Jazeera presents Rapid Support Forces with evidence of executions and gang rapes
Al Jazeera confronted a legal advisor of the Rapid Support Forces with video evidence of severe human rights violations in Darfur, including executions and targeted assaults on ethnic groups.
Indians have the highest average salaries in Germany among foreigners
Indians in Germany earn the highest average salaries among ethnic groups, with a median gross monthly salary of 5,393 euros, according to the German Economic Institute.