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WUC to lead global protests, memorials on Ghulja Massacre Anniversary to r
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
These events are intended to raise awareness of the ongoing genocide in East Turkistan and to pay tribute to the victims of the Ghulja Massacre. By taking these steps, the WUC hopes to foster global unity and highlight how crucial it is to protect democratic values, freedom of speech, and cu
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Uyghur activist Rahima Mahmut urges UK to investigate forced labour in sup
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Speaking before the UK Parliament's Human Rights Committee, Mahmut emphasized the mounting evidence linking forced labour in China to various industries, particularly in the production of cotton.
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World Uyghur Congress urges Thailand to halt deportation of Uyghur refugee
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
WUC stated that these refugees, who fled persecution in East Turkistan in 2014, are at risk of "severe consequences" if forced to return to China, where the government has been accused of "systematic human rights violations" against the Uyghurs.
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World Uyghur Congress condemns Chinese sanctions against Uyghur, Tibetan o
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned the Chinese government's recent decision to impose sanctions on the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project (URAP) and its leadership, including former WUC Director of the Legal Committee, Mehmet Tohti, along with 14 of its staff members and expe
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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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World Uyghur Congress marks Genocide Remembrance Day with protest in Genev
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The protest highlighted the ongoing atrocities faced by the Uyghur Muslim minority in China's Xinjiang region and called for urgent international intervention.
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Germany: Uyghur activists mark 'Genocide Recognition Day', remember victim
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Several Uyghur organisations and activists commemorated the 'Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day' on December 9 in Munich, Germany. The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) emphasised the importance of remembering the victims of the Uyghur genocide.
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Uyghur leader calls out China's genocide at UN forum amid disruption
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
During his address, Chinese representatives attempted to disrupt the session by falsely accusing the WUC of being a "separatist organization" and demanded that Qurban be silenced. Despite these attempts to intimidate him, Qurban remained steadfast, continuing his speech and highlighting t
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World Uyghurs Congress welcomes Volkswagen's exit from Xinjiang region, ca
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) welcomed Volkswagen's (VW) announcement that it will sell its plant in East Turkistan, a region in which the WUC has long campaigned against the company's ties to forced labour.
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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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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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World Uyghur Congress faces threats from China ahead of 8th General Assemb
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted the increasing threats posed by China. This Germany-based international organisation stated that, ahead of its 8th General Assembly, a coordinated and aggressive campaign targeting its members, staff, and delegates has reached unprecedented levels.
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