Canada condemns China's steps against Canadian institutions over Uyghurs, Tibet

25/12/2024 6:40

The Canadian government condemned China on Tuesday for taking steps against two Canadian institutions and 20 people involved in human rights issues

concerning the Uyghurs and Tibet.



China announced the measures, which included asset freezes and bans on entry, on Sunday. Its targets included the Canada-based Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and the Canada-Tibet Committee, China's foreign ministry said.



"Global Affairs Canada expresses solidarity with the members of the Canadian Tibet Committee and the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and condemns the decision by the Chinese Government to punish them for speaking out for human rights," the Canadian government said in a statement.



The Canadian statement urged China to respect its obligations under international law while also urging Canadians to exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws.