China ratifies extradition pact with Turkey amid Uighur safety fears
China has ratified an extradition treaty with Turkey that human rights groups warn could endanger Uighur families and activists fleeing persecution by Chinese authorities if Turkish government also adopts it. The state media has said that the pact could be used for counter-terrorism purposes. China has been accused of committing human rights abuses against the Uighur minority in Xinjian region.