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By Digital Presenter and Producer Amani Ibrahimi
Canada has become the second country in the world to declare the treatment of an estimated one million Uighurs in China as a genocide.
A parliamentary vote in Canada’s House of Commons on Monday saw opposition parties unite in an overwhelming decision to recognise China’s actions in the Xinjiang region as a genocide against Muslim Uighurs.
The Canadian parliament is accusing China of imprisoning Uighurs in camps where they’re forced to denounce their religion and are physically abused.
The non-biding motion passed 266 to 0 but despite so many votes, parliament’s decision was not supported by everyone.