The United Nations (UN) human rights chief said she was discussing a possible visit to China’s Xinjiang region with Chinese authorities who are facing growing backlash over its treatment of ethnic Uighurs there.

UN Human Rights Chief may visit Xinjiang with Chinese authorities

On Monday, the EU asked China to let its independent observers into Xinjiang.

China faces backlash over treatment of Uighurs; Agreed to welcome EU observers

The international pressure mounts over the cultural genocide of the Uighur Muslims Xinjiang, China. Beijing has said EU observers are welcome to visit the Xinjiang province to truly understand the situation on the ground. Watch report.

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