Uyghur Poet's Memoir on China's Abuses Earns Recognition
Voice of America
Uyghur poet, filmmaker, and activist Tahir Hamut Izgil is seen in this undated photo.
Tahir Hamut Izgil witnessed firsthand, China’s repressive treatment of the Uyghur ethnic minority group and experienced how society changed over time in Xinjiang, an autonomous region in northwest China. His memoir, published this year has gained attention by readers and recognition by two prominent U.S. publications this week, while China describes accusations of repression as a false narrative.
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