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USCIRF report 2025 highlights China as major religious freedom violator
Washington DC, March 28: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has classified China once again in its 2025 report as one of the leading offenders of religious freedom globally.
Rights groups stage protest against China's proposed mega-embassy in London
London, March 16: Hong Kong rights groups, along with several Tibetans, Uyghurs, and local residents, gathered at the historic former Royal Mint Court in London to protest China's plan for a 'mega-embassy. '
Daughter of jailed Uyghur economist vows to highlight Chinese oppression
Tokyo, Mar 6: Jewher Ilham, the daughter of jailed Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti, has vowed to make people all over the world aware of the oppression that Uyghurs are suffering in the Xinjiang province of China.
China unlawfully detains thousands, convicts 1,545 'prisoners of conscience' in 6 years, says rights group
Beijing, March 6: Chinese authorities have unlawfully detained thousands of individuals for peacefully asserting or exercising their rights over the past six years and have sentenced 1,545 individuals classified as prisoners of conscience, a rights organization reported on Wednesday, according to Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Thai Rights Groups condemn Uyghur deportations to China, urge UN to suspend Thailand from HRC
Bangkok, March 5: Thai human rights advocates on Tuesday voiced their disapproval regarding the government's decision to deport 40 Uyghurs back to China, asserting that the United Nations should consider expelling Thailand from its Human Rights Council, as this move made the nation appear to be serving Chinese interests, according to a Radio Free Asia (RFA) report.
ETGE President criticises Colombia University professor's pro-China remarks
Washington DC, February 24: The President of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), Dr Mamtimin Ala, has sharply criticised Dr Jeffrey Sachs, a Harvard PhD and Professor at Columbia University, for his recent pro-China comments.
Human Rights activists slams UK government over China ties amid Wang Yi's visit
London: Human rights advocates have slammed the UK government for welcoming Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in an attempt to "normalise" ties between the UK and China. Rahima Mahmut, Executive Director of Stop Uyghur Genocide, has denounced the move as a capitulation to a dictatorship involved in transnational repression, according to a post shared by Stop Uyghur Genocide on X.
Rights groups rally against China's planned 'mega embassy' in London
London, February 9: A large protest took place in London against China's planned "mega-embassy" at the former Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London.
US Congressmen nominate Campaign for Uyghurs, Li Ying for Nobel Peace Prize
Washington, DC, February 8: Two US Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and John Moolenaar, who are members of the China panel, have put forward the Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) and freedom of expression advocate Li Ying, also known as "Teacher Li" on social media, for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, as reported by the Radio Free Asia (RFA).
New direct flights from East Turkestan to UK spark fears of forced labour in supply chains
London, February 1: The UK government has been urged to investigate new cargo flights from East Turkestan amid concerns that they may be trafficking goods produced with forced labour, as reported by Politico.
Activists in Japan demand urgent action as detained Uyghurs in Thailand face deportation risk
Tokyo, January 21: As 48 detained Uyghurs remain trapped in a prolonged state of uncertainty and fear in Thailand, Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs, alongside members of the Japan Uyghur Association, addressed the Japan Uyghur Parliamentary Friendship Group at the Japanese Parliament on Tuesday to raise alarm over their dire situation in the Southeast Asian country.
Chinese VP's attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration sparks activist backlash
Washington DC, January 21: Students for a Free Tibet, the Washingtonians Supporting Hong Kong, and the Uyghur American Association jointly condemned the attendance of Chinese Vice President Han Zheng at the US Presidential inauguration of Donald Trump.
US Sentator Marco Rubio vows to oppose Uyghur deportations by Thailand
Washington, DC, January 19: US Senator Marco Rubio, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as Secretary of State, has promised to exert diplomatic pressure on Thailand to prevent the deportation of 48 Uyghur detainees who have been held in the country since 2014.
UK Parliament hosts forum on genocide and human rights violations in East Turkistan
London, January 9: The UK Parliament's House of Lords on Wednesday hosted a significant event focusing on the ongoing genocide and human rights violations against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic peoples in East Turkistan, which China refers to as the "Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."
Rayhan E Asat appeals to Elon Musk for support in her brother's injustice case
New York, January 8: Rayhan E Asat, a human rights lawyer, has called on Elon Musk to help raise awareness and advocate for the release of her brother, Ekpar Asat, a prominent Uyghur tech entrepreneur whom Chinese authorities have imprisoned.