Uyghur’s face many
obstacles. A main obstacle they come across is being accused of being
terrorist. This is something they have to deal with everyday and learn to
overcome. They also have to face their ongoing war with the Chinese for their
freedom. Separatism is a big issue for them. They are accused of having
links to Central Asian and Pakistani Islamist militants, and of carrying out
attacks to establish an independent state called East Turkistan.
Currently, the Uyghur’s are facing the link
between them and the missing Malaysian airplane.
Movement of the Uyghur’s from rural areas to
towns has had a major imact on the ethnic identity but they still manage to
maintain it by keeping their traditions the same and practicing their religion.
In a way the movement actually strengthens their identity. Keeping their
language unique to them also is something that maintains their identity as
well. To do this, they stay inside their own region and they have strong social
groups.
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