By Uyghur Times StaffApril 2025 Three Uyghur men who spent over a decade in harsh detention in Thailand were quietly resettled in Canada in April, according to Thai lawmakers and activists. The release comes months after Thailand sparked global outrage by forcibly deporting 40 Uyghurs back to China—where they face […]
Uyghur Refugees & Transnational repression
Transnational Repression: Uncovering coordinated efforts by Chinese government and other governments to surveil, intimidate, and suppress Uyghur Refugees and dissidents and communities beyond national borders.
By Uyghur Times Staff May 1, 2025 | Bangkok, Thailand Seven Uyghurs remain imprisoned in Thailand under severe conditions, as concerns rise over their potential deportation to China, where they could face persecution and torture. The People’s Empowerment Foundation has urged the Thai government and international community to act urgently […]
Byline: By Uyghur Times StaffTime and Date: March 14, 2025 The U.S. State Department has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign government officials complicit in the forced return of Uyghurs and other ethnic or religious groups at risk of persecution to China. The announcement comes in response to […]
Sources reveal that the United States and Canada offered to resettle 48 Uyghurs who had been detained in Thailand for over a decade. However, Bangkok allegedly refrained from acting on these offers due to fears of upsetting China. Despite these proposals, most of the Uyghurs were forcibly deported to China […]
By Uyghur Times StaffFebruary 29, 2025 A group of at least 40 Uyghur men, who had been detained in Thailand for over a decade, were forcibly deported to China, Thai and Chinese officials confirmed on Thursday. The men, fearing imprisonment or even death, had made a public appeal last month […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 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 […]