On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the resilience of Uyghur women, many of whom endure unjust imprisonment under China’s repression. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has committed numerous human rights violations against Uyghur women, including:
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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 […]
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 […]
Happy Mother’s Day to all Uyghur moms enduring under the relentless oppression of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Today, as we celebrate motherhood worldwide, we must pause and reflect on the extraordinary resilience and courage of Uyghur mothers who face unimaginable challenges every day. For Uyghur mothers living under the […]
Today marks a momentous milestone for the Uyghur people – the 20th anniversary of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC). For two decades, this remarkable organization has stood as an unwavering voice for the Uyghurs in diaspora, tirelessly advocating for their rights and freedoms. The path that led to the WUC’s […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping is making his first official visit to Europe in 5 years. He will visit countries like France, Hungary and Serbia, and try to open markets for China’s companies facing restrictions in Europe. Europe, on the other hand, will try to persuade China not to provide aid […]
You may not care, but we Uyghurs are clear about one fact: TikTok is the genocidal arm of the Chinese government. In 2021, at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chinese government imposed a statewide lockdown starting from Wuhan, extending to the Uyghur homeland, so-called Xinjiang. Later, as mainstream […]
Uyghur Times, established by Uyghur human rights advocate and academic Tahir Imin Uyghurian, is dedicated to offering insightful information on China’s Uyghur policy, the Uyghur diaspora, and the international response to the Uyghur situation. Our diverse journalistic and editorial team, comprising individuals from various ethnic backgrounds, including Uyghurs and non-Uyghurs […]
In an age where the digital landscape plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion, safeguarding democracy necessitates a critical examination of platforms that pose potential threats to national security, privacy, and human rights. One such platform that demands immediate attention is TikTok, a social media giant that has come […]
In an era where global institutions play a crucial role in shaping narratives and advocating for human rights, Harvard, as a prominent educational institution, carries a responsibility to speak out against the ongoing Uyghur genocide in China. The severity of the human rights abuses and the evidence of mass atrocities […]