A groundbreaking Swiss government study reveals systematic Chinese surveillance and intimidation of Tibetan and Uyghur communities in Switzerland. Led by Prof. Ralph Weber at the University of Basel, the research documented various forms of transnational repression between 2000 and 2024. The study, based on 60 interviews and extensive research, found […]
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By Uyghur Times StaffFeb. 14, 2025 Idris Hasan, an ethnic Uyghur who spent nearly four years imprisoned in Morocco, was finally released on February 14, 2025, following sustained U.S. diplomatic efforts. Omer Kanat, Executive Director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), shared the news on social media, sparking widespread […]
By Uyghur Times StaffJanuary 18, 2024 Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai reaffirmed on Thursday that Thailand would adhere to human rights and international law in addressing the case of 48 Uyghur refugees who have been detained since 2013, reports Thai’s Nation website. Phumtham emphasized that Thailand has […]
By Uyghur Times Staff | January 14, 2025 In a significant move to combat forced labor, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List by adding 37 Chinese companies. This marks the largest single update to the list since its creation, […]
#StopDeportUyghurs Tahir Imin Uyghurian Hello, dear brothers and sisters, according to a recent report from AP News, the Thai government is about to deport 43 Uyghur prisoners to China. The situation is dire, the risks are severe, and the danger is immense! In this critical time, we have three ways […]
By Uyghur Times StaffDec. 15, 2024 Adrian Zenz’s latest research report, titled “Forced Labor, Coercive Land-Use Transfers, and Forced Assimilation in Xinjiang’s Agricultural Production,” uncovers mass land-grabbing and forced labor practices in the Uyghur region. The report highlights the exploitation of Uyghur peasants in the production of tomatoes, peppers, marigolds, […]
By Uyghur Times StaffDecember 10, 2024 Chinese arms manufacturers, including those implicated in repression in the Uyghur region, continue to export weapons to the United States, Europe, and India, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has reported. The investigation reveals that companies such as Chongqing Jianshe Industry, affiliated with […]
By Uyghur Times StaffOttawa, ON – December 5, 2024 Canada marks a historic milestone as the first Uyghur refugee arrives under the M-62 Resettlement Program, a landmark initiative aimed at offering sanctuary to 10,000 Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims fleeing persecution. The M-62 motion, introduced by Member of Parliament Sameer […]
read it from NYT: On Thanksgiving eve, U.S. diplomats reunited family members who had not seen each other in years because of China’s harsh policies on the ethnic group. The police officers came for Ayshem Mamut a week ago at her home in northwest China. They told her to pack her […]
By Uyghur Times Staff November 27, 2024, 2:24 PM EST Volkswagen (VW) has announced the sale of its plant in the Uyghur region to state-owned Shanghai Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification (SMVIC), ending years of criticism over its presence in an area linked to human rights abuses against Uyghurs. The German […]