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WUC condemns racist attacks on Japanese minister by Chinese media
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned what it described as racist and defamatory remarks made by Chinese media outlets against Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Arfiya Eri, calling the incident an example of discrimination and transnational intimidatio
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Uyghur activists warn of escalating Chinese repression, religious restrict
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Recent reports cited by WUC claim that authorities in Xinjiang, referred to by many Uyghurs as East Turkistan, have imposed strict monitoring during Ramzan. According to information published by Radio Free Asia, Chinese police detained six Uyghur residents in villages across Hotan Prefecture
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China accused of detaining Uyghurs for fasting as Ramadan restrictions int
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised alarm over recent reports that Uyghur Muslims in East Turkistan have been detained for practising Ramadan fasting. The organisation said the incidents illustrate the continued lack of freedom of religion for Uyghurs living under Chinese rule.
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China accused of exporting Uyghur surveillance and intimidation worldwide
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
On 15 February, WUC leaders joined approximately 70 members of the Swiss Uyghur diaspora for a community gathering in Switzerland. President Turgunjan Alawdun and Vice President Zumretay Arkin addressed the event, describing it as a show of unity amid mounting concerns over what rights group
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WUC flags China's transnational repression, surveillance risks and Uyghur
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The briefing documents practices such as unlawful deportations, misuse of INTERPOL Red Notices, passport restrictions, digital surveillance, and coercion through family members in East Turkistan to intimidate activists and force returns. WUC warned that Uyghurs in exile face a heightened ris
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WUC marks 29th Anniversary of Ghulja massacre, recalls crackdown on Uyghur
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) on Wednesday commemorated the 29th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre, recalling what it described as a violent crackdown by Chinese security forces on peaceful Uyghur protesters in East Turkistan, according to a press release issued by the organisation.
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WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights after Secretary-General's meeting wit
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China continues policies amounting to genocide against Uyghu
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WUC urges OIC to raise Uyghur rights after Secretary-General's meeting Wit
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The meeting, held on January 26, focused on enhancing dialogue and cooperation between the OIC and China. However, the WUC said there was no public reference to the ongoing human rights situation in East Turkistan, where it alleges China continues policies amounting to genocide against Uyghu
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WUC urges UK PM Keir Starmer to raise Uyghur genocide during landmark Chin
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to the WUC, the prospect of deeper engagement with China has generated serious concern among Uyghur communities and human rights advocates, given that there have been no meaningful policy changes in East Turkistan since the last UK prime ministerial visit in 2018. The group highlig
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WUC's award-winning documentary "Eyes of the Machine" sheds light on China
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) is ramping up its global advocacy efforts. Their award-winning documentary "Eyes of the Machine" is shedding light on China's mistreatment of Uyghurs, reinforcing global attention on China's policies in East Turkistan.
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WUC raises alarm over intensified cultural repression and transnational pr
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The WUC press release also highlighted concerns over transnational repression, referencing a criminal case in Kazakhstan against Bekzat Maksutkhan, head of the Nagyz Atajurt Volunteers human rights organisation, and 18 others on charges of "inciting ethnic hatred against the Chinese people."
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China's ongoing repression draws global pushback as Uyghur advocacy intens
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its monthly brief, highlighting advocacy networks worldwide that are seeing a surge in coordinated political engagement, remembrance events, and community-driven mobilisation, all aimed at countering China's ongoing repression in East Turkistan.
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