China using families as 'hostages' to quash Uyghur dissent abroad
www.bbc.co.uk
Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidation tactics are tearing apart Uyghur communities overseas.

This guy is the researcher cited: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/seas/people/academic-staff/david-tobin

At first glance, he seems somewhat legit, but I’ve never heard of him before. What do we know about this guy, his research, and what’s the best way to understand these claims?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/863212

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/863209

Archived version: https://archive.ph/5Ok1c
Archived version: https://web.archive.org/web/20230731013125/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66337328

  • su25
    402·
    3 years ago

    probably not very trustable if he’s praising zenz

    • SovereignStateEnglish
      192·
      3 years ago

      targeting of Uyghurs

      Targeting? What do you mean? Be a little more specific?

        • SovereignState
          172·
          3 years ago

          Literally the bravest thing I’ve seen said today. 🫡 🇺🇲

          • ShinhoshiEnglish
            122·
            3 years ago

            🫡

            This is the bravest thing I’ve seen said today (admittedly, it’s 3:22 a.m.). This brave American is saluting even though half their face has been chopped off. (Apple emoji font for reference)