New York, Aug. 28 -- Uyghur rights organisations have renewed criticism of China's policies toward the community, warning that a newly introduced "Ethnic Unity" law could further deepen assimilation measures in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

In a post on X, the advocacy group Campaign for Uyghurs said growing international scrutiny of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) "Ethnic Unity" Law reflects longstanding concerns among Uyghurs regarding cultural and religious freedoms. The organisation cited an analysis published by The Japan Times, alleging that the law could further suppress the Uyghur language, culture, religion and identity while institutionalising policies aimed at assimilation.

According to the group, the legislation...