A meeting in Ankara called for the nomination of Uyghur scholar Ilham Tohti for the Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting his peaceful struggle and urging international action for his freedom.
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Uyghur Turkologists met in Istanbul to address declining Uyghur studies, mother tongue education, teacher shortages, and cultural preservation, emphasizing research centers, youth training, and resistance to transnational repression.
Uyghur NGO leaders and intellectuals met in Istanbul to discuss challenges faced by Uyghurs in Turkiye, strengthen organizational cooperation, address China’s cross-border repression, and raise concerns over emerging security risks.
Mehmet Emin Buğra, a pioneering figure of the East Turkistan cause, was commemorated on the 60th anniversary of his passing at the International Mehmet Emin Buğra Symposium in Istanbul, where his struggle, ideas, and spiritual legacy were discussed.
Solidarity in Türkiye rises for imprisoned Uyghur scholar Ilham Tohti as events across three major cities call for his freedom and support his Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
HRW finds Uyghurs in Turkey targeted with restriction codes, causing legal uncertainty, detention, and potential transfer to China or third countries.
A commemorative meeting was held in Ankara to mark the anniversaries of the two republics declared in East Turkistan on November 12, 1933, and November 12, 1944.
Abdulhamit Karahan and Assoc. Prof. Nimetcan Mehmet Orhun from the Uygur Academy visited National Youth Association President Ahmet Özvatan in Ankara.
Over 30 NGOs in Istanbul jointly organized a protest against China’s genocidal policies in East Turkistan. During the demonstration, participants called on the Turkish and Islamic world to stand with the Uyghurs.
The Center for Uyghur Studies’ new report uncovers China’s “two-faced” religion policy—spreading an image of tolerance globally while eradicating Islamic identity in East Turkistan.
Taha Kılınç has published East Turkistan Travelogue, documenting his extensive journey. The book, “filled with evidence that dismantles China’s propaganda,” provides rare firsthand insights.
Uyghur Malik Ahmet, who had been residing in Dubai, was rescued at the last moment before being extradited to China and has safely entered Türkiye.
At the Uyghur Youth Leadership Training held in Ankara, young participants received instruction on preserving Uyghur culture and language, developing leadership skills, and creating strategies for the diaspora.
The ‘Conference on Preserving Uyghur Identity – in the Midst of the Uyghur Genocide’ was held in Ankara, bringing together Uyghur civil society representatives, academics, activists, and youth from different countries, making it one of the largest gatherings of the diaspora.
A panel titled ‘The Uyghur Issue in Today’s Conjuncture’ was held at the Ankara, jointly organized by the Ankara City Council and the Uyghur Academy. The discussion centered on China’s genocide and assimilation policies in East Turkistan.
Uyghur activists warn of China's financial power silencing Uyghur voices in Muslim-majority countries.
Uyghur Organization condemned Azerbaijan’s support for China on the issue of Uyghurs at the SCO summit, calling it a betrayal of Turkic heritage and urging Baku to support the Uyghur people.
A 9-day training program in Istanbul brought together 20 Uyghur youth to study global affairs, identity, and solidarity, aiming to prepare socially responsible future leaders.