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World Uyghur Congress urges global action amid ongoing human rights violat
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
WUC's Interim President Erkin Ekrem underscored that October 1 symbolises the loss of freedom for Uyghurs and called for unity against the Chinese government's brutal violations of human rights, which target cultural and religious identities and suppress dissent.
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Uyghur activist highlights parallel struggles of Uyghurs, Baloch at intern
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
At the 5th Balochistan International Conference, Rahima Mahmut drew parallels between the struggles of the Baloch and Uyghur peoples, emphasising the detrimental effects of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and calling for solidarity among oppressed nations.
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Human rights groups demand immediate release of detained Uyghur economist
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress has expressed solidarity with Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti's family on the 10th anniversary of his life imprisonment, calling for his immediate release along with the many Uyghur intellectuals and scholars who are detained in China.
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East Turkistan government in exile condemns Pakistan-China alliance over U
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has condemned the growing alliance between Pakistan and China, accusing them of using "counter-terrorism" cooperation as a cover for state-sponsored terrorism and the ongoing genocide against Uyghurs in East Turkestan. The ETGE calls for immed
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Uyghur Rights Group raises alarm over Chinese exploitation of East Turkist
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Swedish Uyghur Committee raised concerns over the overexploitation of East Turkistan's mine resources by China for the country's military and technological development.
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Swedish Uyghur Committee calls for action against ongoing genocide in East
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Samsak alleged that the Chinese government is committing genocide in East Turkistan
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Uyghur-American politician calls out lack of global attention towards Xinj
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Emphasising a disparity in international support between Tibet and East Turkistan, Salih stated, that while Tibet's government in exile receives extensive financial, training, and even diplomatic support, the Uyghurs don't get this recognition.
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Japan's first Uyghur lawmaker calls for stronger action against China's hu
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Arfiya Eri, Japan's first Uyghur heritage lawmaker, is advocating for Tokyo to take a more assertive stance against China's human rights abuses and a stronger defence posture against Beijing's increasing military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, Nikkie Asia reported.
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East Turkistan Government in Exile meets delegates, representatives from 1
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The first edition of Annual East Turkistan Lobby Day was convened on Friday by the members of East Turkistan Government in Exile, East Turkistan National Movement, East Turkistan National Fund, and East Turkistan Parliament in Exile, as well as the delegates and representatives from 13 US
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Uyghurs living in US face increased incidents of transnational repression,
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Exiled Uyghur individuals residing in the US are raising complaints that they are facing a rise in incidents of transnational repression. Reportedly, they are being forced into silence by the Chinese government, which is threatening to harm their relatives who still live in East Turkistan.
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World Uyghur Congress condemns China's disinformation campaign, threats ag
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), a Uyghur rights organization, has strongly condemned China's campaign of threats, disinformation, and smear tactics against its leadership.
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Uyghur-American politician criticises China's strategic alliance with Isla
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Foreign Affairs and Security Minister of the East Turkistan Government-in-Exile, Salih Hudayar, accused China of strategically aligning with Islamist political parties to use them as tools against China's adversaries. In a post on X, Salih stated, "China has strategically courted Isla
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