China holds families hostage to silence foreign Uyghur dissent

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3 years ago

August 1, 2023

China is pressuring Uyghurs overseas into staying silent on treatment back home

China’s treatment of the Uyghur ethnic group in the western province of Xinjiang has brought international condemnation. But how far does that power reach?

Reports have been around for years of centres in China housing thousands of Uyghurs, one of China’s muslim ethnic minorities.

In these centres these people are subject to “reeducation” as the state puts it, to make them more closely align with the Han majority population.

However critics of this move say this is far more sinister than this, where family members are disappeared for any display of dissidence.

Now there are reports that even Uyghurs living overseas are being pressured by the Government into spying on fellow Uyghurs trying to shed light on the issue.

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8 minutes ago

March 1, 2026

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Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

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33 minutes ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

Iran warns ships to avoid Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and military buildup in the region

In Short:
– Iran’s Guard Corps advises ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz due to rising tensions.
– Tankers have diverted to Qatar and UAE amidst concerns over safety and potential Iranian threats.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has instructed ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane linking to the Persian Gulf. About a hundred merchant vessels transit the strait daily, according to the U.S.Tensions have escalated recently as the U.S. increased military presence in the region and Iran issued threats. Western nations are concerned about Iran potentially laying sea mines to disrupt commercial traffic. Currently, no evidence suggests Iran has mined the strait.

Ships have been repeatedly warned against entering the strait, as stated by crews in the area and the European Union’s naval command, Aspides. On Saturday, dozens of tankers diverted, with some seeking refuge in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates while others opted to steer clear of the region, as reported by oil brokers and shipowners.

Shipping Concerns

Tensions continue to impact shipping operations as carriers remain cautious in the Gulf region.

Tanker crews reported hearing explosions near Iran’s Kharg Island, which is vital for the country’s oil exports, as it handles 90% of its crude oil shipments.