UN 'alarmed' by reports of China's mass detention of Uighurs

BBC News -------- The UN says it is alarmed by reports of the mass detention of Uighurs in China and called for the release of those held on a counter terrorism "pretext". It comes after a UN committee heard reports that up to one million Muslim Uighurs in Xinjiang were held in re-education camps. Beijing has denied the allegations but admitted that some religious extremists were being held for re-education. To learn more click on the picture below to read the article.