Summary:
The book is a collection of essays and lectures by Ilham Tohti, a prominent Uyghur economist and human rights activist, which provide insight into the plight of the Uyghur people in China's Xinjiang region. It documents Tohti's advocacy for Uyghur rights, his critique of Chinese government policies, and his reflections on coexistence between Uyghurs and Han Chinese before his imprisonment in 2014.
Key points:
1. Uyghur Oppression: The book details the severe oppression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China, including discrimination and cultural destruction. Ilham Tohti, a Uyghur intellectual, reveals the reality of detentions, forced assimilation, and identity suppression.
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