China

Chinese Uyghurs fleeing Xinjiang province by Yuri Kozyrev

As of 2018, it was estimated that the Chinese authorities may have detained hundreds of thousands of Muslim Chinese Uyghurs in so-called "reeducation camps". Most people in the camps have never been charged with crimes and have no legal avenues to challenge their detentions. Often, their only crime is being Muslim, human rights groups say, adding that many Uighurs have been labeled as extremists simply for practicing their religion.

Yuri Kozyrev portrayed the Chinese Uyghurs that managed to flee to countries bordering the Xinjiang province.

Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR

Yuri Kozyrev / NOOR

Benedicte Kurzen & Sanne De Wilde | "Land of Ibeji" wins award at Lianzhou Foto

NOOR photographers and Nikon Ambassadors Benedicte Kurzen and Sanne De Wilde won the jury prize in China at Lianzhou Foto for their series "Land of Ibeji". They showcased their photos as part of the “A Chance for the Unpredictable” exhibition.

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