After Xinjiang, China closing and destroying mosques in northern regions of Ningxia, Gansu

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The Chinese government has been attempting to close mosques outside of Xinjiang, which has been under fire for years for its treatment of Muslim minority. This expansion has reached the Ningxia region and Gansu province, areas with significant Hui Muslim populations. According to Times of India, citing the Human Rights Watch report, which uses satellite imagery, public records, and firsthand testimonies, these closures are a component of an official plan known as “consolidation.” Local authorities have begun closing mosques and changing their architectural designs to better fit the “Chinese” style. This is part of the Communist Party’s broader initiative to...