U.S. mulling measures against those behind abuses in China's Xinjiang

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is considering measures against those responsible for human rights violations against Muslims in China’s Xinjiang region, a U.S. State Department spokesman said on Thursday, calling it a “great shame for humanity.”
“We are committed to promoting accountability for those who are committing these violations and considering targeted sanctions as well, targeted measures, as well,” spokesman Robert Palladino told reporters at a regular briefing.
Palladino later said he misspoke when he said sanctions. He did not elaborate on what he meant by targeted measures.
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