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China slams UN report alleging litany of rights abuses in Xinjiang

21 Sept 02:41 Key points summarised by AI

A highly anticipated UN report details credible allegations of "crimes against humanity" in China's Xinjiang region, citing torture, forced labor, and reproductive rights violations against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities.
China vehemently rejected the report, labeling it a "political tool" orchestrated by the US and Western forces, and accused the UN of becoming their "thug and accomplice."
The report stopped short of calling China's actions a "genocide," which disappointed some activists, though it urged "urgent attention" to the situation, prompting calls for international action.
UN Human Rights Chief Michelle Bachelet released the report just before her term concluded, emphasizing the necessity of a full assessment despite the politicization of these serious human rights issues.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.