Forced work for 90 Uyghur girls trapped in a governement controlled factory(Freedom United, 23/07/23 and Radio FreeAsia)


Around 90 Uyghur teenage girls are reportedly trapped in a government controlled garment factory in the Uyghur Region of China. They are subjected to grueling 14-hour workdays, seven days a week, and face verbal and physical abuse, according to a recent investigation by Radio Free Asia.  Wanhe Garment Co. Ltd., allegedly operates under aagreemen nt with a nearby vocational school,is  forcing girls aged 16 to 18 to work against their will.Inside the factory, the girls are kept in line by a middle-aged Uyghur woman, referred to as “teacher” by the workers. Her name is Tursungul Memtimin, allegedly resorts to insults, criticism, and even physical abuse. A village official stated that Memtimin uses a bat to harm the workers, instilling an atmosphere of fear that prevents  from attempting escape.