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Reports expose expansion of orphanage-style schools for Uyghur children in
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to reports, these schools, which have been operational since the mass detentions began in 2017, are meant to house children of Uyghurs held in internment camps, despite the Chinese government's claims that these camps, often referred to as "re-education" facilities, have been close
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East Turkistan Government in Exile warns Uyghur diaspora about phishing s
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile suspects that these efforts are being orchestrated by Chinese intelligence and their partners.
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China: Uyghur woman sentenced to 17 years for giving religious lessons to
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This harsh sentence is part of a broader crackdown on religious expression in Xinjiang, where Uyghurs are increasingly penalized for practising their faith. Rozi's sons also received prison sentences - 10 years for one and 7 years for the other - for participating in what authorities called
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UK Parliament hosts forum on genocide and human rights violations in East
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The UK Parliament's House of Lords on Wednesday hosted a significant event focusing on the ongoing genocide and human rights violations against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan, which China refers to as the "Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."
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US Defence Bill includes key measures to address Uyghur repression in Chin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Uyghur-American activists have hailed the inclusion of critical measures in the 2025 US defence spending bill, which aims to address the ongoing repression of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
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Digging of 46 illegal wells by Chinese migrants threatens Xinjiang's ecolo
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Water disputes have long been a point of contention between native Uyghurs and Chinese settlers, particularly in regions controlled by the state-run Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), known as Bingtuan.
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China attracts Taiwanese students on university campuses: Report
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
China has focused its "united front" activities on attracting young Taiwanese to visit China, using key phrases and words that appeal to younger people, such as "influencer," "movie" and "traveling," said an official familiar with "united front" efforts, who asked to remain anonymous, as per
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World Uyghur Congress marks 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, highlights ongoi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorated the 39th anniversary of the 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, a pivotal moment in the history of Uyghur resistance against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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Uphold America's principles, rescind Xi Jinping's invitation: ETGE
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly condemned the invitation extended to Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend President Donald Trump's inauguration.
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Tibetan delegation meets Dutch officials to discuss Tibet crisis
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile MPs met with key officials from the Dutch Foreign Ministry, including Kim Peters, Senior Policy Officer for the China desk, and Mariska Meijerhof, Human Rights Policy Officer.
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Protest held outside Chinese embassy in Vienna on Human Rights Day
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Organized by theTibetan Community Organisation in Vienna, the demonstration brought attention to the ongoing human rights violations carried out by the Chinese government against these marginalized communities.
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Activists warn of China's growing influence on cultural identity and free
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Activists at a US congressional hearing warn of China's growing influence on the cultural identity and free speech of US-based minority groups, including Uyghurs, Tibetans, and Mongolians. These activists share concerns over China's efforts to suppress their language, history, and activism a
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