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Alison Killing and her investigation that identified camps in China where Uighur Muslims are being interned

Alison Killing and her investigation that identified camps in China where Uighur Muslims are being interned

The World of Intelligence
• 57 min
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In this episode of The World of Intelligence, I engage with Alison Killing, an architect and investigative researcher, who recently uncovered the extensive network of Uighur internment camps in China's Xinjiang province. Alison shares her journey from architecture to digital storytelling, emphasizing the crucial role of satellite imagery in her investigation. We explore how she and her colleague, Megha Rajagopalan, utilized innovative mapping techniques to identify over 270 camps, revealing the stark reality of forced cultural assimilation and repression faced by the Uighur population. This discussion highlights the power of open-source intelligence in shedding light on human rights abuses and the importance of sharing individual stories to foster understanding. Join us as we delve into this vital topic and its implications for global security and human rights.