Washington, United States, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - US judge grants asylum to Chinese man who filmed alleged Uyghur camps

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A US immigration judge on Wednesday granted asylum to a Chinese man who fled his country after documenting sites of alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs, his mother and lawyer told AFP. Guan Heng, 38, had been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in August, sparking fear among activists and supporters that he could be sent back to China where they said he would likely face persecution. But Guan was granted asylum Wednes......

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