The Chief Witness

Discover the harrowing true story of resilience and courage with 'The Chief Witness' by Sayragul Sauytbay. This compelling trade paperback, published by Scribe Publications in 2021, offers a shocking insight into one of the world's most oppressive regimes. With 320 pages of gripping narrative, this book details Sauytbay's extraordinary journey from a trained doctor to a voice for the innocent victims of China's brutal penal camps, where Kazakh and Uyghur minorities are imprisoned for their ethnicity. In the pages of this vital work, witness the relentless struggle against systemic injustice, as the author recounts her experiences of survival and the urgency of sharing the prisoners' stories. 'The Chief Witness' casts light on a dark chapter in modern history, serving not only as a personal memoir but as an important historical document that emphasizes the importance of bearing witness to human rights abuses. Elevate your understanding of global issues with this essential read. Order now from Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase! Delve into the captivating narrative that reveals Beijing's ominous plans and the unyielding spirit of those who refuse to be silenced.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922310538
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 320


Description:
A shocking depiction of one of the world's most ruthless regimes - and the story of one woman's fight to survive.

I will never forget the camp. I cannot forget the eyes of the prisoners, expecting me to do something for them. They are innocent. I have to tell their story, to tell about the darkness they are in. It is so easy to suffocate us with the demons of powerlessness, shame, and guilt. But we aren't the ones who should feel ashamed.

Born in China's north-western province, Sayragul Sauytbay trained as a doctor before being appointed a senior civil servant. But her life was upended when the Chinese authorities incarcerated her. Her crime- being Kazakh, one of China's ethnic minorities.

The north-western province borders the largest number of foreign nations and is the point in China that is the closest to Europe. In recent years it has become home to over 1,200 penal camps - modern-day gulags that are estimated to house three million members of the Kazakh and Uyghur minorities. Imprisoned solely due to their ethnicity, inmates are subjected to relentless punishment and torture, including being beaten, raped, and used as subjects for medical experiments. The camps represent the greatest systematic incarceration of an entire people since the Third Reich.

In prison, Sauytbay was put to work teaching Chinese language, culture, and politics, in the course of which she gained access to secret information that revealed Beijing's long-term plans to undermine not only its minor

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