Who We Are: Uyghur Times
Uyghur Times is an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C., committed to reporting on Uyghur human rights, life, and culture. Founded in 2018 by Uyghur scholar and rights advocate Tahir Imin Uyghurian, Uyghur Times is a self-funded, community-oriented, volunteer-driven initiative unaffiliated with any political organization or government.
We provide multilingual coverage of Uyghur issues across Uyghur homeland, the broader Chinese political landscape, Central Asia, and the global Uyghur diaspora. Our work is sustained by the founder’s personal contributions and the support of the Uyghur community worldwide.
Our Mission
We speak the truth about the Uyghurs.
Uyghur Times exists to serve as an authentic, independent window into Uyghur issues, culture, and the challenges faced by Uyghur people. Our mission is to uncover and share the truth through news reports, robust investigative pieces, interviews, commentary, and community insights.
We cover Uyghur diaspora events objectively—without bias toward any group or exclusion of others.
We report on China’s policies toward the Uyghurs, global responses to those policies, and the everyday lives of Uyghurs in exile. Our verified content is published across 15 websites and 50 social media platforms, reaching millions around the world.