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Chinese pressure forces censorship of Tibet, Uyghur, Hong Kong art in Bang
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Sai, a Myanmar artist and curator who left Thailand following pressure from Chinese authorities to remove the works of Tibetan and other exiled artists from an exhibition in Bangkok, expresses that he feels "not safe at all" even after moving to the UK, describing the situation as an "unprec
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ETGE condemns World Muslim Communities Council's "shameful collaboration"
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to the post on X, ETGE accused the Council of siding with oppressors at a time when Uyghur and other Turkic Muslims in East Turkistan are enduring what it called "genocide, colonisation, and brutal occupation."
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Chinese scholar Feng Siyu reportedly jailed over Uyghur research, says Hum
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Zhejiang-born academic Feng Siyu, once celebrated as one of China's most gifted students, has disappeared from public view since her arrest in 2018. According to Human Rights in China (HRIC), she is believed to be serving a lengthy prison sentence linked to her research on Uyghur cultural tr
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WUC weekly brief highlights US forced labour ban expansion, China's propag
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has published its latest weekly update, highlighting significant developments concerning the challenges faced by Uyghur Muslims and China's ongoing repression efforts.
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CFU marks International Day for Victims of Religious Violence, urges actio
Updated : 7 months ago IST
As per the press release by CFU, this day highlights those who are targeted because of their faith, including the Uyghur population, whose ability to practice Islam has been outlawed amidst China's extensive genocide. CFU emphasised that safeguarding the freedom of belief is crucial for ensu
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CUS report reveals China's expanding propaganda campaigns across MENA
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Center for Uyghur Studies (CUS) report reveals China's propaganda in the Middle East and North Africa, portraying itself as a benevolent partner while suppressing criticism of Uyghur abuses. It urges governments, media, and tech platforms to counter disinformation, promote independent jo
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US adds five products to "high-priority sectors" enforced under Uyghur for
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The US has intensified its crackdown on forced labour-linked imports from China by adding five additional products to the "high-priority sectors" under the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA), as per a statement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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US State Department accuses China of genocide, crimes against humanity in
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The US State Department's human rights report accused China of "genocide and crimes against humanity" against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, citing mass detentions, forced labour, and re-education programs. It highlighted severe restrictions on free expression, systemic discrimination,
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WUC weekly briefing exposes China's ongoing abuses and global pushback
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress highlighted China's human rights abuses, including imprisonment of defenders like Ilham Tohti. The briefing noted UN calls for detainee rights, U.S. reports of genocide and forced labor, and enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act to block goods produc
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East Turkistan National Movement vows unyielding fight on death anniversar
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
They commemorated the 101st death anniversary of Abdulqadir Damolla, a revered leader who was executed by Chinese forces. He is widely regarded as the father of East Turkistan's national liberation movement.
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INCCS report exposes China's expanding transnational repression against Uy
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The report, titled Preventing Transnational Repression: The Case of the Uyghur Diaspora, written by David Tobin and Nyrola Elima, characterises transnational repression as actions taken by foreign governments to inhibit or constrain individuals' rights beyond their sovereign borders. It aler
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China "very insecure" about its single narrative: Exiled Tibetan artists r
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Exiled Tibetan artists and activists on Thursday have strongly condemned the removal of Tibetan and other diaspora artworks addressing themes of state violence, authoritarian partnerships, and grassroots resistance from an international exhibition at Thailand's Bangkok Art and Culture Cen
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