On the 11th anniversary of the Yarkand massacre, the World Uyghur Congress commemorated one of the deadliest crackdowns in East Turkistan since the 2009 Urumchi unrest, urging the international community to take action against ongoing atrocities.
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The WUC has expressed its appreciation for the G7's firm and unequivocal position against Transnational Repression, describing it as a significant advancement for communities like the Uyghurs who are consistently targeted by the CCP.
The World Uyghur Congress condemns China for using Uyghur dance shows in Paris and Budapest as propaganda to hide the ongoing genocide in East Turkistan.
The World Uyghur Congress and the Uyghur community in Munich organized a commemoration and protest in front of the Chinese Consulate to mark the 35th anniversary of the Barın Massacre.
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.
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) urgently reiterated its demands for the Thai government to immediately stop the planned deportation of 48 Uyghur refugees to China, which is scheduled for February 27, 2025.
Several Uyghur organizations and activists, including the World Uyghur Congress, commemorated the 'Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day' on December 9.
At the UN Forum on Minority Issues, a Uyghur representative addressing the persecution, genocide, and forced labor of Uyghurs was abruptly interrupted by a Chinese diplomat. However, the Uyghur representative was able to complete his speech with the approval of UN officials.