CLEAN: Rights group worried about clampdown in Xinjiang

The transcript discusses a significant ethnic incident with over 140 casualties, marking it as the largest since the Cultural Revolution. It highlights the impact on government handling of ethnic issues and criticizes policies that have fueled resentment in the wiggle community. The distinction between peaceful activism and terrorism is emphasized, noting the government's failure to recognize this. Human Rights Watch expresses concern over potential repressive government reactions, referencing past incidents where many were arrested and remain unaccounted for.

What significant event did the government announce, marking a major ethnic incident?

• Over 140 casualties in recent riots

• A new economic policy

• A peace treaty with ethnic groups

• A new cultural festival

What has fueled the resentment of the wiggle community?

• Increased taxes

• Government policies affecting their livelihood, culture, and religion

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Poor healthcare facilities

How does the government fail in addressing peaceful advocacy?

• By supporting it financially

• By ignoring it completely

• By providing more resources

• By equating it with terrorism and violence

What is Human Rights Watch concerned about regarding the government's response?

• The introduction of new educational programs

• The increase in foreign aid

• The potential replication of repressive measures seen in 2008

• The development of new infrastructure

What happened after the 2008 riots that raises concern for Human Rights Watch?

• The introduction of new cultural policies

• A wave of repressive policies and unaccounted arrests

• The government held peace talks

• An economic boom in the region