By Tahir imin Uyghurian Recent years have witnessed a troubling phenomenon among the Uyghur diaspora: an increasing tendency to elevate non-Uyghurs while diminishing our own people. This self-deprecating mindset isn’t just harmful—it’s become a critical barrier to our community’s progress and self-determination. As a Uyghur observer of this trend, I’ve […]
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#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 […]
Uyghur Reformation Movement Discussion Series In this episode, I ask a critical question: why are fewer people speaking the truth? Why do so many stay silent or feel the need to use fake accounts to share their opinions and ideas?Is it because they’re afraid of the consequences? Or is it […]
Discussion by Tahir Imin Uyghurian In this episode of Uyghur Reformation, I explore a troubling trend within our diaspora: the growing tendency to dismiss and alienate individuals who differ from ourselves—whether they are intellectuals, activists, entrepreneurs, or artists. I examine the risks posed by this pattern of denialism and emphasize […]
By Tahir Imin, Dec 12, 2024 Today marks seven years since the detention of Uyghur scholar Rahile Dawut. A renowned academic and cultural advocate, Rahile dedicated her life to preserving Uyghur traditions, sacred sites, and folklore. Her work was a beacon of hope for our people, connecting generations to their […]
Tahir Imin Uyghurian Our current situation truly discourages one Yes, we are weak… But this does not mean “we will not act!” for our people, Yes, we are scattered… But this does not mean “we will not fulfill our responsibility!” Yes, we might be ignorant… But this cannot stop us […]
By Uyghur Times StaffNovember 24, 2024 In a heartfelt video message released on November 24, 2024, Uyghur activist Tahir Imin commemorated the 44 Uyghur lives lost in the tragic Urumqi fire of 2022. He called on the international community to hold the Chinese government accountable for what he described as […]
Dr Gillian Hughes, Dr Charlotte Burck, Dr Julia Nelki and Julia Granville the on the Uyghur Tribunal and David Lammy’s visit to China We were deeply disturbed to read your report about David Lammy’s visit to China that highlighted how our Labour government – headed by a human rights lawyer – […]
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian The Chinese government recently announced the opening of its first “Immigration Affairs Service Center” in Urumqi, presenting it as a milestone in “Xinjiang’”s international engagement. According to the People’s Daily, this center will provide services for foreign experts, including entry-exit procedures, policy consultation, and cultural exchange […]
Rebiya Kadeer responded diplomatically to Turkish President Erdogan’s speech about Uyghurs at the United Nations: We, the Uyghurs in exile, were pleased that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan mentioned Uyghurs at the 77th UN General Assembly. Yes, although Erdogan did not mention in his speech the heartbreaking reality that over […]