Aksoy said Turkey has shared with China its position on “all levels” and urged authorities to close the detention facilities and respect human rights. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had once accused China of “genocide” but has since established closer diplomatic and economic relations with Beijing. China has intensified a security crackdown on Uighurs that was put in place after a bloody 2009 riot. Droves of Uighurs have fled, many traveling to Turkey. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Source: Washington Post February 09, 2019 18:33 UTC