Uyghur Times – Nov 9, 2023 During a three-day gathering, the World Liberty Congress (WLC) made significant strides towards advancing global freedom and democracy. Over 200 freedom and pro-democracy leaders from 56 countries convened, electing a 34-member Leadership Council and Regional Secretaries, releasing the “Pathway to Freedom: Handbook for the […]
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By Uyghur Times Chinese Service TOKYO, Japan The “International Uyghur Forum,” co-organized by the Japan Uyghur Parliamentarian Coalition (JUPC), the Japanese Parliamentary Coalition for Investigating and Taking Action on Human Rights Persecution in China (JPCHC), the World Uyghur Congress, the Japan Uyghur Association, and the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), […]
Uyghur Times After the horrific terror attack by Hamas against Israeli civilians on October 7, Uyghur groups and activists issued statements condemning the attack on innocent civilians and expressing their solidarity with the Israeli people and the families of the victims. The World Uyghur Congress stated, “The World Uyghur Congress […]
In an old propaganda tactic by the Chinese government, Uyghurs were coerced into participating in a flag-raising ceremony on October 1, a date of tragic significance for the Uyghur people. October 1 not only marks the anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China but also stands as […]
Date: July 10, 2023 TOKYO – The upcoming “International Uyghur Forum: Global Parliamentarian Convention” is set to take place on October 30-31, 2023, at the National Diet of Japan (House of Representatives Building). The conference, organized by the Japan Uyghur Parliamentary League, the Parliamentary League for Investigating and Taking Action […]
According to Jewish World Watch, World Uyghur Congress, Uyghur Human Rights Project, and Jewish World Watch (JWW), a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization, have been awarded a share of a half-million-dollar grant from the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. This grant, aimed at supporting organizations aligned with Elie Wiesel’s legacy, will […]
Uyghur communities around the world united in grief and defiance on the 14th anniversary of the tragic Urumqi Massacre, which claimed the lives of thousands of Uyghurs and resulted in the disappearance of many more. In various cities, powerful protests took place, shedding light on China’s oppressive policies and demanding […]
By Tahir Imin Uyghurian The Urumqi July 5th deadly unrest (Many Uyghurs prefer to call it as massacre as well) marks a significant turning point in China’s Uyghur policy and has had far-reaching consequences for Uyghur history, their struggle for freedom, and resistance against China’s colonialism in occupied Uyghurstan (also […]
August 13, 2020 By World Uyghur Congress Press Release– For immediate release13 August 2020Contact: World Uyghur Congress www.uyghurcongress.org+49 89 5432 1999 orcontact@uyghurcongress.org The World Uyghur Congress has instructed international human rights barrister Michael Polak of Church Court Chambers and head of Lawyers for Uyghur Rights to draft a formal written complaint […]
May 12, 2020 By Uighur Times The outbreak of the novel Coronavirus in Wuhan and its quick spread around the world becoming a global pandemic has forced millions of people out of employment and caused economies of many countries to shut down or standstill. This has particularly hit those who […]