Nov 20, 2009

Sponsor: NED

The Future of Uyghur-Han Relations in China: A Dialogue

In conjunction with a special exhibition at the Laogai Museum "The Uyghur Experience: 60 Years under Communist Rule," NED, the Uyghur American Association, and Laogai Research Foundation cosponsored a panel discussion examining the profound effects of the July 2009 violence in Urumchi on ethnic relations in China, and exploring potential ways forward for Uyghur-Han relations. 

Distinguished panelists included:

  • Nury Turkel, past president of the Uyghur American Association and noted attorney in Washington, DC
  • Dr. Sean Roberts, Central Asia expert and Director of the International Development Studies Program at George Washington University
  • Dr. David Dahai Yu, Publisher of Beijing Spring magazine.

The program was moderated by:

  • Amy Reger, Researcher at the Uyghur Human Rights Project
  • Louisa Greve, Vice President for Programs--Asia, Middle East/North Africa, Multiregional at the National Endowment for Democracy.

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