East Turkistan

World Uyghur Congress marks 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, highlights ongoing crisis in East Turkistan

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorated the 39th anniversary of the 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, a pivotal moment in the…

1 week ago

World Uyghurs Congress welcomes Volkswagen’s exit from Xinjiang region, calls for industry-wide accountability

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) welcomed Volkswagen's (VW) announcement that it will sell its plant in East Turkistan, a region…

3 weeks ago

World Uyghur Congress urges global action amid ongoing human rights violations in China

On the 75th anniversary of the People's Republic of China (PRC), the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) called on the international…

3 months ago

Uyghur Rights Group raises alarm over Chinese exploitation of East Turkistan’s resources for military advancements

The Swedish Uyghur Committee raised concerns over the overe-xploitation of East Turkistan's mine resources by China for the country's military…

3 months ago

East Turkistan Government in Exile concerned over genocide in its nation

The East Turkistan Government in Exile issued a statement expressing concerns over UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human…

4 months ago

‘Campaign for Uyghur’ calls for global accountability for China’s human rights abuses

On the fifth annual International Day of Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, Campaign for Uyghur's…

4 months ago

Uyghur-American politician calls for enhanced cooperation to address independence struggles in China, PoGB

In a significant push for greater unity and action, Salih Hudayar, a prominent Uyghur-American politician known for advocating for East…

5 months ago

East Turkistan National Movement reaffirms region’s quest for independence amid China’s repression

The East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) declared that China's severe repression of Uyghurs in East Turkistan will not deter the…

5 months ago

Uyghur rights organization bashes China for atrocities in Xinjiang

The Uyghur community residing in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) has been facing atrocities inflicted by China for decades.…

5 months ago

East Turkistan Govt in Exile’s Minister calls for global action against Uyghur genocide at Berlin event

Salih Hudayar, the East Turkistan Government in Exile's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Security, participated in a panel discussion organised…

6 months ago

World Uyghur Congress highlights dire situation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang on International Day Against Torture

On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted the dire situation…

6 months ago

East Turkistan Government in-Exile condemns China’s village name changes as cultural genocide

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) expressed deep concern on Thursday over China's recent renaming of villages in East…

6 months ago

Uyghur Organisation accuses Chinese authorities of banning Eid celebrations in Xinjiang

In stark contrast to global Muslim festivities marking Eid al-Adha, the Centre for Uyghur Studies has accused the Chinese government…

6 months ago