Presidential candidate Francis Suarez's embarrassing question about Uyghurs in China

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Miami Mayor and presidential candidate Francis Suarez faced criticism for not knowing what Uyghurs are when asked about them during an interview. Uyghurs are a Muslim ethnic group native to Xinjiang, China, who have been subjected to alleged human rights abuses, including detention in camps, sexual abuse, and forced sterilization. China denies the allegations. Both the Trump and Biden administrations have labeled China's treatment of the Uyghurs as genocide. Suarez later acknowledged his lack of knowledge and pledged to learn more about the issue.
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