UN Human Rights Chief Concerned by China’s ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law

UN human rights chief concerned by China’s ‘ethnic unity’ law

UN rights chief Volker Turk voiced concerns Friday about China’s so-called “ethnic unity” law, saying it could restrict freedom of religion and culture. UN human rights chief Volker Turk. Photo: Volker Turk, via X. The law, passed Thursday by the National People’s Congress, formalises policies to promote Mandarin as the “national common language” in education, official business and public places. Rights advocates warn the law could further margi…

UN rights chief voices concern over China’s ‘ethnic unity’ law

GENEVA, March 14 — UN rights chief Volker Turk voiced concerns yesterday about China’s so-called “ethn......