**Google has removed critical reviews of a tracker exposing Uyghur forced labor.**.
**Background:**.
Uyghur Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region have faced systematic oppression and forced labor in recent years. Tech companies, including Google, have come under fire for their role in facilitating this exploitation..
**The App in Question:**.
In August 2023, the Uyghur Forced Labor Tracker app was launched to expose the use of Uyghur forced labor in global supply chains. The app uses Google Maps to display factories and businesses connected to forced labor..
**The Reviews:**.
The app received overwhelmingly positive reviews in the Google Play Store, but some critical reviews emerged. These reviews accused the app of being biased, inaccurate, and contributing to anti-Chinese sentiment..
**Google’s Response:**.
Google removed these negative reviews, citing violations of its policies against .
