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World Uyghur Congress highlights global advocacy efforts in weekly report
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) recently released its weekly briefing, spotlighting recent significant international engagements and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the human rights crisis faced by the Uyghur people.
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US Secretary of State Rubio calls for immediate release of 11th Panchen La
Updated : 10 months ago IST
On May 17, 1995, just three days after the Dalai Lama recognised him, the six-year-old Panchen Lama and his family were abducted by the Chinese Communist Party. Subsequently, Beijing appointed another child as the Panchen Lama in a clear and illegitimate attempt to exert its control over Tib
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HRW marks 30th anniversary of Panchen Lama's disappearance, urges global a
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In a recent news release, Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported that on May 17, 1995, just three days after being recognised as the 11th Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was taken by Chinese authorities and has not been seen publicly since.
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World Uyghur Congress intensifies advocacy efforts in Brussels ahead of EU
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has intensified its advocacy efforts in Europe to raise awareness about the ongoing human rights abuses faced by the Uyghur population in East Turkestan, ahead of the upcoming EU-China Human Rights Dialogue.
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Uyghur activist's memoir 'Unbroken' to highlight human rights abuses in Ch
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
In a deeply personal counter to Beijing's long-denied campaign of repression, prominent Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas is set to release her memoir, Unbroken: One Uyghur's Fight for Freedom, on June 10.
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EU refuses to lift sanctions on Chinese officials over ongoing Uyghur righ
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The European Union has refused to lift sanctions on Chinese officials over ongoing human rights abuses in Xinjiang, maintaining measures imposed in 2021 despite China's moves to ease counter-sanctions on EU lawmakers.
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Chinese human rights lawyer sentenced to 11 months in prison after closed-
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei has been sentenced to 11 months in prison after a closed-door trial in Chengdu on charges of "illegally crossing the border." His wife and rights groups have condemned the case as part of China's transnational repression campaign.
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Tibetan Youth Congress to protest outside Chinese embassy tomorrow
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The demonstration aims to condemn the mysterious death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, a revered Tibetan religious leader, while in custody in Vietnam.
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Uyghur deportation puts Thailand-EU trade talks at risk
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thailand's Committee on Economic Development is assessing the impact of Uyghur deportations on free trade talks with the EU. Officials and business representatives discussed potential delays to the FTA and risks to Thailand's OECD ambitions amid EU condemnation.
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EU Parliament condemns Thailand's deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The European Parliament condemned Thailand for deporting 40 Uyghurs to China, warning they face detention, torture, and rights abuses. The resolution urged China to ensure transparency regarding their whereabouts.
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Taipei marks 66th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising, calling for attention t
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The "66th Anniversary Tibetan Uprising Parade" took place in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, drawing over 100 participants, including Tibetan groups, NGOs, political parties, and the National Human Rights Commission, all marching under the Snow Lion Flag.
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights voices concern over restrictions in
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Turk's remarks emphasized that while China has engaged with the international human rights system, progress in addressing systemic violations has been insufficient, and the international community must ramp up its efforts.
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