Canada’s decision to resettle 10,000 Uyghur refugees in the country has begun to yield tangible results. Many Uyghurs who have been left without state protection are now being gradually relocated to Canada.
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Tursunay Ziyawudun, who endured inhumane treatment in concentration camps and has continued her struggle as a witness to the torture of Uyghurs after fleeing abroad,…
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, China quietly gains power and will use the excuse of these tensions to further tighten control in East Turkestan and perpetuate the Uyghur genocide.
A Uyghur organization has called on the Canadian government to officially recognize and denounce the Uyghur genocide, and to acknowledge East Turkistan as a territory under Chinese colonial rule.
Canada has accepted the final three Uyghurs from Thai immigration detention, closing a long chapter of international concern over their treatment and risk of forced return to China.
German chemical giant BASF, criticized for its partnerships with companies accused of supporting China’s genocidal policies in East Turkistan, has sold its shares and withdrawn from the region.
China tries to whitewash its genocide by performing a “happy Uyghur” image, organizing Uyghur performers to sing and dance in European squares to mislead global audiences.
BBP Chairman Destici stated that Turkey's trade deficit is entirely due to the imbalance in trade with China. He called for halting imports from China or imposing a 100% additional tariff on Chinese goods until the oppression in East Turkistan ends.
A man in Sweden has been detained on suspicion of spying on Uyghurs for China, allegedly gathering intelligence on behalf of Chinese security services.
Rep. Moran proposes a new bill that aims to cut U.S. government business with companies linked to forced labor in East Turkistan, pushing for stronger accountability on China.
The USCIRF 2025 report names China as a leading violator of religious freedom globally, highlighting its repression of Uyghur Muslims through mass detentions, forced labor, and severe restrictions on religious practices.
U.S. House representatives introduced a bipartisan bill to expedite asylum for Uyghurs. The bill prioritizes Uyghur refugee cases and urges diplomatic protection.
Uyghur organizations urged the Trump administration to resume RFA Uyghur Service funding, warning that its closure would weaken press freedom and strengthen China’s disinformation efforts.
WUC representatives attending UNHRC 58 in Geneva are drawing attention to China's ongoing persecution of Uyghurs and violations of their freedom of religion or belief, calling on the UN and OIC to take urgent action.
Following the decisions of the 16th and 18th Administrative Courts in Istanbul approving the extradition of two Uyghurs to China, a press statement was held in front of the Istanbul Regional Administrative Court.
Uyghur activists were also invited to the UK Parliament’s Iftar program. Rushan Abbas, who took the floor at the event attended by the British Prime Minister, spoke about the Uyghur genocide.
According to sources, the United States, Canada, and Australia had offered to resettle the Uyghurs before Thailand deported them to China. However, Thailand has disregarded these offers for fear of upsetting China.
UNHRC Chief Turk, condemns deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand to China, says "clear violation of international human rights laws and standards”.