The discussion drew from survivor testimonies, satellite imagery analysis, and official Chinese documents, offering a rare opportunity to confront the ongoing mass persecution of Uyghurs. Panelists addressed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe historical context of Uyghur identity and China\u2019s long-standing policies of repression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The internment of Uyghur scholars and intellectuals as part of the Chinese government\u2019s crackdown on Uyghur cultural and academic institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Findings from UTJD\u2019s book, which documents the scale and tactics of systematic oppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expert Panel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The discussion featured a distinguished panel of experts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Harald B\u00f8ckman, a sinologist and researcher at the Centre for Development and Environment at the University of Oslo, representing PEN Norway\u2019s China group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adiljan Abdurihim, Coordinator and Data Technician for UTJD, who provided insight into how data collection has revealed the extent of China\u2019s repressive policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hanne Sofie \u00d8kland Andresen, a representative of the Scholars at Risk group at the University of Oslo, highlighting the plight of detained academics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Moderated by the UiO Library staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Following the discussion, attendees had the opportunity to engage with a groundbreaking VR reconstruction of the internment camps, developed using high-resolution data and 3D modeling by UTJD. This immersive experience allowed participants to witness the stark reality of mass incarceration, bridging the gap between raw data and human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why This Matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n This event was a crucial step in raising awareness about the Chinese government\u2019s systematic efforts to erase Uyghur identity. By engaging with experts, confronting official narratives, and experiencing the realities of the internment camps through VR, participants gained a deeper understanding of the human rights violations faced by millions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n pictures: copyright UTJD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On March 4, the University of Oslo Library hosted a panel discussion on the systematic oppression and forced assimilation of Uyghurs in East Turkistan. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[98,94,102,112,120],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-3d-modelling-en","category-book-en","category-events-en","category-remolding-the-uyghurs-en","category-virtual-reality-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.utjd.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/9178cc3a-77bd-40a9-a571-f44f706b7657-1024x683.jpeg\")
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