Uyghur organizations have called on President Erdoğan, who will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China, to raise the ongoing Uyghur genocide and human rights violations.
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Uyghur and Tibetan leaders meet in Boston to discuss joint strategies against Chinese repression, reaffirming Uyghur–Tibetan solidarity in the fight for freedom and human rights.
Uyghur-related works were pulled from a Bangkok art show after Chinese embassy pressure, with terms like “Hong Kong,” “Tibet,” and “Uyghur” deleted and artists’ identities obscured.
Kmart Australia faces court action as a Uyghur group states the retailer may source from factories linked to forced labour in East Turkistan, challenging its “ethical sourcing” claims.
US Congress held a Captive Nations briefing where Uyghur and Tibetan leaders condemned China’s oppression, urging recognition of East Turkistan and Tibet as occupied nations.
The EU Parliament held an urgent session on China’s human rights abuses, focusing on Uyghurs, Hong Kong, Tibet, and transnational repression. MEPs called for expanded sanctions on Chinese officials.
A Kazakh man from East Turkistan, who was arrested for expressing a historical fact during an online discussion, recounted the severe torture he endured and said that he had witnessed a Uyghur being tortured to death before.
Ahmedjan Kasim was elected president of the Dutch Uyghur Human Rights Foundation marking a new generation of leadership within the Uyghur diaspora.
A delegation from the Platform of Uyghur Organizations in Turkey held a series of meetings with political party leaders and members of parliament to draw attention to the ongoing Uyghur genocide and to seek avenues for constructive solutions.
At a major conference in Kenya, Uyghur representatives informed African leaders about China’s persecution, urging cooperation to defend religious freedom.
Ilham Tohti Initiative Urges EU to Advocate for Uyghur Scholar’s Release Ahead of EU-China Human Rights Talks.
UK House of Lords member and top human rights lawyer, called China’s abuses against Uyghurs ‘crimes against humanity’ and urged global action. She warned against silence on mass detentions, forced labour, and cultural erasure.
Officials say it's the most sophisticated espionage cell uncovered and used IMSI-catcher devices to eavesdrop on Uyghur and Turkish officials targets in five cities.
According to the new report, China is using state-run boarding schools to separate Uyghur children from their families, erase their language, and indoctrinate them. This is not education — it’s cultural genocide.
"If the Chinese Consulate already has this much influence over Turkey’s academic institutions today… What will happen tomorrow?"
“The CCP’s repression is not just a regional issue—it’s a global threat,” said Rushan Abbas at the 2025 Copenhagen Democracy Summit, calling for international action to defend democracy and human rights.
Dr. Rune Steenberg, a Danish anthropologist who has criticized China’s policies toward Uyghurs and Kazakhs, was denied entry to Kazakhstan.
The Uyghur diaspora bears an immense historic responsibility: to be the voice of millions who cannot speak. For this voice to be effective, it must be armed not only with emotion but also with strategy, unity, and international communication...