By Alp Uyghur China’s state media recently reported that over 60 foreign parliamentarians visited the Uyghur homeland between September 11 and 13, with Xinhua highlighting the “impressive achievements” of the region’s economic and social development. According to the report, the visitors toured cities including Kashgar, Ili, and Aksu, visiting religious […]
August 19Contributor: Abduweli Ayup From dance and poetry to cooking and crafts, Uyghur children reconnect with their roots at a cultural workshop in Norway. In mid-August, when much of the world is enduring the hottest days of the year, the Norwegian city of Bergen remains cool. Yet this year, the […]
The Department of Homeland Security designates steel, copper, lithium, caustic soda, and red dates as high-priority sectors to block imports tied to Uyghur forced labor. Author: By Alp UyghurTime and Date: August 19, 2025 The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it is stepping up scrutiny of additional Chinese imports, […]
By Uyghur Times StaffAugust 12, 2025 Istanbul – Turkish police yesterday arrested Kuddus Abdukadir, a Uyghur who has lived in Istanbul for 13 years and is the father of three children. One of his children is critically ill, and the family depends on their work to survive amid Turkey’s economic […]
By Uyghur Times Staff Aug 14, 2025 The Bangkok Arts and Cultural Centre (BACC) has removed artworks by Tibetan, Uyghur, and other exiled artists from an international exhibition following reported pressure from Chinese officials, according to Phayul as cited by The News Mill. Artists and rights advocates have condemned the move, […]
By Uyghur Times Staff Renowned Uyghur singer Senuber Tursun has recently performed her classic song “Salam Alyurt” with added Chinese lyrics, sparking backlash online. A newly surfaced video shows her altering the original Uyghur lyrics and melody to include content glorifying China. While many criticize her for compromising Uyghur cultural […]
First reported by The Telegraph According to a report published on 5 August 2025, The Telegraph revealed that the Chinese government has developed a secretive passport scheme aimed at coercing Uyghurs living abroad to return to China, where they may face detention. 🚩 How the Scam Works Chinese diplomatic missions are […]
Community group seeks supply chain transparency, alleging possible ties to factories in Uyghur homeland. Aug 5, 2025By Uyghur Times Staff – With reporting by Bronwyn Herbert and Lucy Kent, ABC News Kmart Australia is facing federal court action from the Australian Uyghur Tangritagh Women’s Association (AUTWA), which says it has […]
By Dilnur Rayhan Dear friends, We are excited to announce the upcoming opening of the European Uyghur Institute’s very own space. After five years of tireless work with the Paris City Hall, we have signed the lease and received the keys this week! Approved unanimously by the Paris City Council […]
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian, – August 4, 2025 Legislation expands sanctions, bans forced labor imports, and demands justice for victims of China’s atrocities against Uyghur people. Washington, D.C. — On August 1, 2025, at the Uyghur Human Rights Project’s event hall in Washington, a press conference was held to introduce […]