All articles tagged with #cultural genocide
In the Xinjiang region of China, the government has detained hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups, leading to accusations of cultural genocide. NPR's Emily Feng explores the story of Abdullatif Kucar, a Uyghur man searching for his missing family, while also investigating the extensive Chinese surveillance of Uyghurs. This episode is part of a series examining the broader implications of these actions.
Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately targeting churches, libraries, and looting the country's most important museums as part of a campaign of cultural genocide to destroy Ukraine's identity as a nation. Russian forces have destroyed hundreds of churches, museums, libraries, and monuments, with museum workers being arrested or kidnapped. Ukraine has accused Russia of looting more than 30 museums, calling it the biggest art theft since World War II. Ukrainian investigators are building a case against Russia, but the likelihood of prosecution for war crimes remains uncertain.
The Taliban in Afghanistan have burned musical instruments, claiming that music "causes moral corruption." The burning took place in western Herat province, with thousands of dollars worth of equipment destroyed. The founder of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music likened the actions to "cultural genocide and musical vandalism." The Taliban have imposed numerous restrictions since taking power, including banning music in public. Musicians and singers have faced beatings and discrimination, prompting many to flee the country. The Taliban have also imposed severe restrictions on women, including dress codes and limitations on education and access to public spaces.
Experts warn that Russia's war on Ukraine risks "cultural genocide" as part of a larger campaign to erase Ukrainian culture, with nearly 1,700 instances of likely damage to museums, archives, and libraries reported. International collaboration is needed to rebuild Ukrainian heritage, starting with understanding the history of Ukrainian culture. The renewed attention has resulted in international support from both the private and public sector, who have provided money, training, and ideas on how to preserve Ukrainian culture.
Experts warn that Russia's war on Ukraine risks "cultural genocide" as part of a larger campaign to erase Ukrainian culture. Nearly 1,700 instances of likely damage to museums, archives, and libraries have been reported. International collaboration is needed to rebuild Ukrainian heritage, which starts with understanding the history of Ukrainian culture. The rebuilding process will take years and billions of dollars, but international support from both the private and public sector has provided money, training, and ideas on how to preserve Ukrainian culture.