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Belgian Parliament votes to recognize genocide of Uyghurs in China

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Brussels, Jul 8 (EFE).- The Belgian Parliament votes on Thursday a resolution that qualifies China's repression against the minority of Uyghurs in the northwestern region of Xinjiang as genocide, condemned by other legislative chambers and international associations.FOOTAGE OF THE PARLIAMENT.SOUNDBITES OF SAMUEL COGOTALI, FROM THE GREEN PARTY.

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