China announces new rules targeting Xinjiang's ethnic Uighur Muslims 30 Mar 2017 |
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New rules prohibit face veils, religious wedding ceremonies New Rules - 1 |
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Children aren't allowed to be named "to exaggerate religious fervour" New Rules - 2 |
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Rights groups blame China's repressive policies for increased violence China denies abuses |
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Uighur women wear veils to express dissent against Chinese rules FACT |
The Uighurs traditionally follow a liberal form of Islam. Yet, there has been a growth in the wearing of face veils among woman in recent years, which according to experts is a means of expressing dissent against Chinese controls. |
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