by Tursunjan, December 22, 2023 Washington, D.C. A new book, “Uyghur Women Activists in the Diaspora: Restorying a Genocide,” amplifies the voices of ten Uyghur women who fled China’s repression and are now using their experiences to advocate for their people. Authored by Susan J. Palmer, Dilmurat Mahmut, Abdulmuqtedir Udun, […]
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Qaynam Jappar, a prominent Uyghur calligrapher, photographer, and cover designer of many valuable books among the Uyghurs, passed away on December 6 in Urumqi. Qaynam Jappar had previously worked as a photographer and reporter for the Xinjiang Rule of Law Daily. He organized numerous exhibitions and events in the fields […]
By Tursunjan An international campaign has been launched in Brussels to nominate the imprisoned Uyghur scholar Ilham Tohti for the Nobel Peace Prize. Ilham Tohti, an outspoken Uyghur economics professor, was sentenced to life in prison in 2014 on charges related to his advocacy for Uyghur rights. Over 180 high-level […]
The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Friday condemning the life sentence handed to Uyghur Professor Rahile Dawut. It was confirmed last week that the prominent Uyghur folklore scholar was sentenced to life in prison on charges of separatism for her academic work on Uyghur culture and folklore. The […]
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In a newly released biography, Elon Musk, the CEO of social media platform X (former Twitter), argues that there are ‘two sides’ to China’s repression of the Uyghurs, according to a new book written by Walter Isaacson.
On the evening of July 20, an esteemed “honorary evening” gathering was organized by the Uyghur Human Rights Project in Washington, DC, to pay tribute to Nuri Turkel, the former chair of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The event hosted an esteemed array of guests, including […]
As a child, Almira had mixed feelings about her parents’ dedication to the restaurant business. She couldn’t help but notice how their demanding schedules kept them away from her, which made her determined to pursue a different life path. However, her deep-rooted passion for food and nostalgic cravings for the […]
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian Miami mayor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, Francis Suarez, recently revealed his lack of familiarity with the plight of the Uyghurs during an interview on Tuesday. The Uyghurs have faced worldwide condemnation for years due to their treatment. In a conversation on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show, […]
Former President Barack Obama raised his concerns about Uyghurs being detained in concentration camps in China for the first time after leaving his presidency.