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 – […]
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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 […]
The views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Uyghur Times. By Ishan ismail This political and economic clash between America and China probably surprised no one. Because the clash between two different political systems and the goal […]
The views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Uyghur Times. By Abduweli Ayup In the Uyghurs’ current facing of genocide and being pushed to the brink of extinction, deprived of language and culture, we – intellectuals like […]
Human Rights Press – “The Voice of Global Human Rights” www.humanrightspress.com In the past seven years living in Washington, I have interacted more with non-Uyghurs than Uyghurs. These interactions included professional work, humanitarian aid, friendships, and personal relationships. During this period, I engaged with locals from the United States and […]
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit marked a grim chapter for the 21st century, posing profound threats to both global human rights and the future of the Uyghur people. Under the leadership of China, this regional security organization has intensified efforts to fortify its influence […]
Uyghur Times Hakan Fidan’s recent visit to Ürümqi and Kashgar has sparked significant discussion and controversy. As Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Fidan’s trip was anticipated to be a beacon of hope for the Uyghur community, yet it appears to have fallen short in a critical moment when the world is increasingly […]
By Gordon G. ChangAuthor, commentator Critics and supporters are battling it out after President Joe Biden announced that he was increasing tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese products. Just about everyone is missing the point. Tariffs should not be the issue. What is? Americans must ask why their country has been importing the […]
In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical alliances and strategic partnerships, the union between China and Russia stands as a formidable force. However, this partnership, while beneficial for the two nations, has dire consequences for global human rights, particularly for the Uyghur people. The China-Russia alliance not only fortifies China’s […]