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cross-posted from: https://feddit.org/post/4663781

China has recently opened the so-called “Xinjiang Hotan Xueyuan (Institute)” in Hotan, as reported on November 10 by the official Chinese publication, Xinjiang Daily. According to the report, this full-time, government-controlled institution is the first of its kind in Hotan, aimed at increasing the influence of Chinese policies in the region.

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Uyghur observers have expressed concern, suggesting that the institute’s real purpose is political rather than educational, with the institution serving as a tool for Chinese political agendas rather than providing meaningful benefits to the local Uyghur population. China chose the term “Xueyuan” (Institute) instead of the Uyghur term “Mektep,” or even the widely accepted English term “Institute.” This language choice is seen as part of China’s broader effort to erode the Uyghur language and culture.

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Uyghur commentator Erkinjan said that “China’s investment in Hotan’s education is not out of genuine concern for Uyghurs. Rather, it aims to promote Chinese assimilation through education, strengthen the Party’s political propaganda, and cultivate individuals who will support China’s colonial control and governance of the Uyghur homeland.”

• [UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories] Francesca Albanese has taken aim at the global response to the Israel-Gaza war.

• She says the death toll and number of injured people will continue to rise.

• Her address follows a speech from the Israeli ambassador to the Press Club last month.

"The international community is almost completely paralysed [and] I am being generous when I say almost," she said.

"The UN [is] experiencing its most epic political and humanitarian failure since its creation.

"Individual member states, especially in the West – and Australia is no exception – are on the margins, muttering inaudible words of condemnation … or staying silent in fear of restraining Israel's self-proclaimed right to self-defence – whatever it means."

She said under international law, Israel had the right to protect itself, but not the right to wage a war.

cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/1009183

By Max Elbaum, who is a pretty good writer.

cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/798611

Elon's Musk

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/4627948

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What an utter piece of shit.

Republicans don't seem to think we're paying enough for their second hand junk in 27 years

Something humorous for a change