By Uyghur Times StaffJuly 16, 2025 – Istanbul A Uyghur man legally residing in Turkey was detained at Istanbul Airport and forcibly deported to Saudi Arabia upon his return from a personal trip, despite holding valid residency and having no criminal record or deportation order. Ali Abdurrezzak (listed as Aili […]
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Uyghur Diaspora: Uyghur communities across the globe, Central Asia, Europe, USA, Turkey, development, Uyghur youth, next generations, cultural preservation.
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian Dilnaz Kerim, a young Uyghur student based in London, is gaining recognition not only for her beautiful handcrafted embroidery but also for her courageous cultural and human rights activism. From walking the runway in traditional Uyghur attire to organizing cultural events and raising her voice against […]
By Uyghur Times StaffJune 7, 2025 | Virginia, USA On June 7, 2025, Ana Care and Education Uyghur School, in partnership with Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, hosted the inaugural Silk Road Fair — a joyful Eid al-Adha celebration that brought together Uyghur, Kazakh, Azerbaijani, and Uzbek communities in Northern […]
An announcement beginning with “Come to our Meshrep and Ming Oy!” caught our reporter’s attention. This news was distributed by Uyghur Hjelp, a Uyghur aid organization established in Norway. According to the organization, they plan to organize a Uyghur cultural workshop for children in Bergen from August 15-17. The workshop […]
By Tursun UyghurMay 22, 2025 ISTANBUL, TURKEY — In a major blow to China’s global Spy Network , Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has uncovered and dismantled a sophisticated Chinese espionage network operating in Turkish territory. The seven-member spy ring was caught using fake base stations—high-tech surveillance devices known as […]
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By Uyghur Times Staff May 5, 2025 — Washington, DC On May 5, 2025, Uyghur communities around the globe celebrated Uyghur Doppa Cultural Festival with deep pride and unity. This annual celebration highlights the cultural richness and enduring spirit of the Uyghur people through the wearing of the traditional doppa […]
By Uyghur Times Staff May 9, 2025, 2:00 p.m. ET A new Uyghur restaurant is making cultural and culinary waves in the college town of Oxford, Ohio. Opened by Daniyar Kudus and his wife, Arman Uyghur Restaurant is introducing Miami University students and local residents to Uyghur cuisine—distinct from Chinese […]
By Uyghur Times StaffFebruary 10, 2025 A 23-year-old Uyghur man, Iskender Mahmut, (Maihemuti Yisikandaier), was fatally shot on Monday, February 10, on Professor Regoutstraat in Oss, Netherlands. Authorities are seeking information about his whereabouts in January and February to understand the circumstances leading to his death. Iskender emigrated to Turkey […]
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 […]