The Uyghurs: The essential facts everyone should know

China has been accused of committing genocide against the Uyghurs. Here's what you need to know, and what you can do about it.

Some people are refusing to watch the Winter Olympics this year because of concerns over China's dismal human rights record of the Uyghurs, a persecuted minority in China. The US, Britain, Canada, and other nations have refused to send officials to the Games in a quasi-boycott.

A recent British report accused China of committing genocide against the Uyghurs. Here are some essential facts about the Uyghurs, and suggestions for how we all can support this beleaguered pop...