Dr. Rune Steenberg, a Danish anthropologist who has criticized China’s policies toward Uyghurs and Kazakhs, was denied entry to Kazakhstan.
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As the voice of trade grows louder, the voices of those bearing witness to China’s persecution grow fainter. This article brings to mind a human question: "When does the voice of a people become as important as investment?”
An international seminar in Indonesia addressed the Uyghur crisis and Islamophobia in China, calling for Muslim unity and global action against ongoing human rights violations.
“Central Asia: The Heart of the Turkic World and the Stage for Geopolitical Rivalry” offers a multidimensional analysis of the region’s geopolitics, identity, and future, bridging history with modern transformations.
China employs economic influence and media collaborations to suppress the truth about the Uyghurs in the Turkish media and to promote its own propaganda.
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.
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Barin Massacre, a panel titled 'The April 5, 1990 Barin Massacre and the East Turkistan Issue' was held in Ankara.
Platform of Uyghur Organizations in Turkey held a memorial event in Istanbul to honor the victims of the Barin resistance. The event drew a large crowd and emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among Uyghur organizations.
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.
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning Thailand’s deportation of Uyghurs to China. The resolution calls on Thailand to halt the return of Uyghurs to China and urges EU member states to suspend extradition agreements with China.
Turkish courts has ruled to extradite two Uyghur Turks to China on the grounds that "there is no serious, concrete material evidence that they will be subjected to persecution if they are returned to their country."
A launch event was held in Ankara for the reports "Child Labor in East Turkistan" and "The Dynamics of Forced Labor".
A poetry writing and recitation competition was held in Istanbul, focusing on the oppression and humanitarian tragedies in East Turkistan.
A protest was held in front of the Chinese Consulate in Istanbul on the 28th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre, remembering the victims, condemning China’s genocide policies, and calling for international support.
A memorial meeting was held in Ankara for the 28th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre. The Turkey Uyghur NGO Platform was established, and the recognition of the Uyghur genocide by Turkey was discussed with politicians and researchers.
Strong support for Ilham Tohti’s Nobel nomination: More than 150 academics in Turkey nominated Ilham Tohti for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
A panel discussion was held at Istanbul University on the struggle of Uyghur academic Ilham Tohti, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for defending the constitutional rights of Uyghurs, and his significance in the East Turkistan cause.
The fourth part of the long-term training program, "International Conjuncture and Methods of National Struggle," organized by the Uyghur Academy to train young Uyghur leaders for the Uyghur cause, was held in Istanbul.