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Son of Holocaust writer Elie Wiesel brings focus on Uyghur persecution
Elisha Wiesel‚ son of the late-Holocaust writer Elie Wiesel‚ is joining forces with international human rights advocates to draw attention to the Chinese government's repression of ethnic Uyghurs.
Why it matters: Beijing is facing mounting international pressure over allegations of genocide and mass detention against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the country's northwest region of Xinjiang.
The big picture: Two U.S. House members last week urged...