Uighurs: A Minority Without Protections?

This book analyzes the Uyghur issue through the lens of minority rights and human rights. It examines the place of the Uyghurs within the Chinese state, highlighting the tensions between national sovereignty, cultural identity, and the legal protection of minorities.Through a study of Xinjiang-a region of strategic importance due to its natural resources and geopolitical significance-the book examines the historical, political, and legal issues surrounding the recognition of Uyghur identity. In particular, it explores control mechanisms, restrictions on cultural and religious freedoms, and the limits of international law in protecting minorities against state interests.This study thus offers a broader reflection on the capacity of contemporary international law to guarantee the existence and rights of minority peoples in a world marked by tensions between national unity and identity diversity.