Uighurs to tell Australian inquiry of 'intimidation and harassment' from Chinese government

Chinese Community Party accused of increasing its oppressions and control of Uighurs at an alarming rate'

Representatives of the Uighur community in Australia are set to tell a parliamentary inquiry of the intimidation and harassment" they face to prevent them from speaking out against the Chinese government, including fears their relatives will be harmed.

The inquiry is also expected to hear calls from other groups on Friday for the Australian government to introduce Magnitsky-style laws to impose targeted sanctions against human rights abusers.