Uighurs in China Decry 'Re-Education' Camps As Religious Persecution

Since 2017, China has detained over a million Uighur Muslims in reeducation camps, claiming they provide vocational training and counter extremism. However, international bodies and the US argue these camps are tools for political indoctrination and cultural erasure. The US has imposed sanctions on Chinese entities involved. Historically, tensions between Uighurs and the Chinese government have been long-standing, with efforts to suppress Uighur identity intensifying. Despite China's claims of humane treatment, international scrutiny continues.

What is the intention of the Chinese government towards the Uighur identity?

How did the UN and other international groups respond to China's claims about the Uighur detention facilities?