By Tursunjan In a united stand against human rights abuses, Uyghur, Tibetan, and Hong Kong human rights groups organized a protest in San Francisco ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s appearance at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The Uyghur American Association and Uyghur Human Rights Project took to social […]
(San Francisco) – Human Rights Watch is calling on President Joe Biden to exert diplomatic pressure on Chinese President Xi Jinping during their expected meetings at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco on November 14-15, 2023. The focus of this appeal is to address the ongoing human […]
The demand includes the immediate release of Uyghur prisoners held by the Chinese government. By Tursunjan, November 10, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC – In anticipation of President Biden’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in San Francisco, House Select Committee on CCP Chairman Mike […]
Uyghur Times – Nov 9, 2023 During a three-day gathering, the World Liberty Congress (WLC) made significant strides towards advancing global freedom and democracy. Over 200 freedom and pro-democracy leaders from 56 countries convened, electing a 34-member Leadership Council and Regional Secretaries, releasing the “Pathway to Freedom: Handbook for the […]
By Uyghur Times Chinese Service TOKYO, Japan The “International Uyghur Forum,” co-organized by the Japan Uyghur Parliamentarian Coalition (JUPC), the Japanese Parliamentary Coalition for Investigating and Taking Action on Human Rights Persecution in China (JPCHC), the World Uyghur Congress, the Japan Uyghur Association, and the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), […]
Uyghur Times WASHINGTON, D.C. In a joint effort, Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and Representative Young Kim (R-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, have issued a compelling letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. […]
By Uyghur Times Team Turkiye’s 100th anniversary celebrations mark a century of remarkable achievements, unity, and progress. From the ashes of the Ottoman Empire, modern Turkiye emerged as a beacon of hope, resilience, and determination. Over the past 100 years, the nation has shown an unwavering commitment to democracy, cultural […]
By Tursunjan According to a report by The Guardian, Ikram Nurmehmet, a Uyghur filmmaker who was detained in Beijing earlier this year, is now set to face trial in Ürümqi, the capital of the Uyghur homeland. Nurmehmet, aged 32, was apprehended by Chinese authorities in May, transported to Ürümqi, and […]
In a historic move, the United Kingdom, along with 50 other nations, has issued a resounding joint statement condemning human rights violations in the Uyghur homeland during a critical session at the UN Third Committee, with Ambassador James Kariuki delivering the compelling address. The statement read as follows: Thank you […]
Uyghur Times After the horrific terror attack by Hamas against Israeli civilians on October 7, Uyghur groups and activists issued statements condemning the attack on innocent civilians and expressing their solidarity with the Israeli people and the families of the victims. The World Uyghur Congress stated, “The World Uyghur Congress […]