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A Uyghur rapper is currently serving three years in prison after he was arrested in China over charges of writing lyrics that are deemed to promote “promoted extremism", Radio Free Asia reported quoting Chinese rights advocacy group Weiquanwang. more
USA: Uyghur American Association to protest outside Chinese Embassy in Washington to remember Ghulja Massacre victims

The Uyghur American Association has announced to organise a protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington DC to remember the victims of the Ghulja Massacre.

Uyghur woman sentenced to 17 years in prison in China for giving Islamic religious lessons to her two sons, neighbour

A Uyghur woman in China has been sentenced a Uyghur woman to 17 years in a Xinjiang prison for giving religious lessons to her two sons and a neighbour, media reports said.

Uyghur advocacy groups appreciate US govt for banning goods produced with Uyghur forced labour

The East Turkistan National Movement has appreciated the USA for the decision taken to ban goods produced with Uyghur forced labour.

CFU lauds US Senate appropriations committee’s unanimous support for amendment to restrict visas for CCP Officials involved in detention of Gulshan Abbas

Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) commends the Senate Appropriations Committee’s unanimous endorsement of an amendment aimed at restricting U.S. visas for Chinese officials implicated in t ...

World Uyghur Congress pays tribute to victims who lost their lives in Yarkand massacre

The World Uyghur Congress recently commemorated the victims who lost their lives when Chinese security forces violently suppressed a large peaceful protest in Yarkand, leading to many inn ...

Urumqi Massacre anniversary: Uyghur community members demonstrate outside Chinese Embassy in Washington DC

Uyghur community members of the USA recently marked the 15th anniversary of the Urumqi Massacre in front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC.

Xinjiang: Uyghur Organisation accuses Chinese authorities of banning Eid

The Centre for Uyghur Studies has accused China of restricting Eid celebration in Xinjiang, historically known as East Turkistan.

World Uyghur Congress commemorates 1988 student's protest

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorates the 36th anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy Uyghur student protest in Urumchi, East Turkistan.

World Uyghur Congress opposes Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe

The World Uyghur Congress has said it is opposed to the 'openness displayed' by Europe towards Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to European nations.