The Uyghurs are an ethnic group primarily residing in Uyghurstan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of northwest China. Recognized by the Chinese government as the main ethnic group and the titular people of “Xinjiang,” the Uyghurs are native to the region and have a long history and […]
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The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday ordered Malta not to deport two Uyghurs to China, The Independent reports.
According to Chinese media, since January 9, the Chinese government has started to issue passports, open its borders, and promote overseas travel. According to the Uyghur News Agency, the policy has left most Uyghurs behind, except for a small number.
On Monday, January 8th, the Chinese government hosted 30 representatives of 14 Muslim nations in Urumchi, a city in the Northern part of occupied East Turkistan.
On December 28, Istanbul Biruni University hosted a cultural presentation event for students from various countries.
One hour after the incident, the relevant authorities in Turkey told the Uyghur Times that at 1:00 p.m. on December 27, the Turkish anti-terrorist squad raided the residence of Abdulla Abdulhamit Qarihauji, a Uyghur religious scholar and kidnapped him.
“How can we criticize governments of independent states when we are weak and live without a homeland? Can we talk about them, and will it help?”
Reha Tarık KAHYA from Marmaris, Turkiye, hosts a Youtube channel called “The Forgotten” that he considers a social responsibility project.
“Uyghur Civil Rights and Justice Association” and the “Relatives of Camp Victims” group organized a successful, large-scale event titled “News from Eastern Turkistan” on International Human Rights Day on December 9.
Bartın municipality in Turkiye hosted an international artistic event, the 25th International Book Fair, for seven days between 23-30 November.