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International outcry grows over imprisoned Uyghur musician's health
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Yashar was convicted on 20 June 2024, for "promoting extremism" and "illegally possessing extremist materials" due to his music and possession of Uyghur-language books.
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EU passes regulation to block goods made with Uyghur forced labour
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The European Union approved new regulations banning the sale of products made with forced labour, a move that activists hope will help combat the exploitation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang, as well as forced labour in North Korea and other nations.
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US adds 29 Chinese firms to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity list
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
This brings the total number of entities on the list to 107, as part of the US government's efforts to combat forced labour in global supply chains, particularly in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of China
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World Uyghur Congress condemns arrest of pro-democratic supporters in Chin
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress condemned the arrest of pro-democratic supporters for up to 10 years by the Chinese government on Tuesday.
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Uyghur-American politician urges Japan to reject cooperation with China ov
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In a significant move urging Japan to reconsider its stance, Salih Hudayar, a prominent Uyghur-American politician known for advocating for the independence of East Turkistan, called on Tokyo to refrain from cooperating with China.
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Lawmakers urge UN intervention to protect 48 Uyghurs held in Thai detentio
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Since 2014, four dozen Uyghur men have been confined at Thailand's Immigration Detention Centre (Suan Phlu) after attempting to flee persecution in China by passing through Thailand.
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Uyghur advocates press for stronger enforcement of forced labor laws and X
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, leaders within the Uyghur American community are urging the US to refocus on the human rights violations in Xinjiang, the north-western region of China where Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have faced severe oppression.
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At Bishkek summit, East Turkistan Govt in Exile Slams Turkic States for Si
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) issued a strong condemnation today of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) following its recent summit in Bishkek. In a scathing statement, ETGE officials expressed outrage over the OTS's failure to acknowledge or condemn the ongoing genocide
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WUC urges US President to address Uyghur genocide by China
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress has urged the newly elected US president, Donald Trump, to prioritise the issue of Uyghur genocide by the Chinese government.
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Uyghur leader calls for consumer awareness to avoid unintentional support
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Chairperson of the World Uyghur Congress, Rushan Abbas, has called for ongoing action to ensure that all supply chains are free from complicity in human rights abuses. She emphasised the need to protect American consumers from inadvertently supporting the genocide of the Uyghur people
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World Uyghur Congress calls for an end to persecution of Uyghur activists'
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has issued a call for the Chinese government to stop persecuting the families of Uyghur activists. This appeal comes after news of harsh sentences imposed on family members of WUC leader Dolkun Isa, highlighting the ongoing repression faced by Uyghur commun
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US adds textile companies to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity Lis
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The US Department of Homeland Security(DHS) added textile companies of the People's Republic of China(PRC) to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, adding 78 entities to the list to ensure the eradication of forced labour against Uyghurs in Xinjiang region on Thursday.
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