China criticises Pope over comment on Uighur Muslim minority

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China criticizes pope over comment on Uighur Muslim minority

BEIJING: China criticised Pope Francis on Tuesday over a passage in his new book in which he mentions suffering by China’s Uighur Muslim minority group.Advertisement"People of all ethnic groups enjoy the full rights of survival, development, and freedom of religious belief," Zhao said at a daily briefing.

China, which initially denied the existence of the facilities, now says they are centres intended to provide job training and prevent terrorism and religious extremism on a voluntary basis.In his new book Let Us Dream, due Dec 1, Francis listed the “poor Uighurs” among examples of groups persecuted for their faith.

 

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Pope should condemn those countries which committed war crimes. Say something Pope!

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Why the Pope should care about muslims in china? There are millions of muslims who lost their homes in middle east wars invasion by USA. And the Pope keep quiet !

Disinfo and narrative on Anti-China is working, even Pope believe it. Visit China not Hearsay, as Xinjiang is open for Fact Check. Ppl only cares Muslims Uighur in China, Not in Syria, India... China Xinjiang is Next to Afghanistan and Abuse unverified evidences USA sponsored.

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