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Thailand says ‘no policy’ to deport 48 detained Uyghurs to China
UN experts had joined rights groups in raising concerns about the fate of the men.
Uyghur group welcomes key laws passed in US defense bill
Uyghur-American activists have welcomed the 2025 U.S. defense spending bill’s inclusion of key laws aimed at the repression of Uyghurs in China, including the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act.
British foreign secretary under fire for failing to raise Uyghur genocide in China
Opposition MPs and a Uyghur advocacy group blast David Lammy for not using stronger language with his Chinese counterpart.
China lashes out at Western criticism of its treatment of Uyghurs and Tibetans
Australia is ‘plagued by systemic racism’ and should mind its own business, Beijing said in response to a 15-country resolution calling for the release of detained Uyghurs and Tibetans.
Thank You from the Uyghurs, President Erdogan—But More Is Needed
The Turkish leader deserves credit for mentioning the Uyghur issue at the 79th UN General Assembly. But a stronger tone is needed.
Japanese-Uyghur lawmaker urges Tokyo to take firmer stand on China
“The international community, including Japan, must do its part to ensure that we do not set a precedent where such violations go unaccounted for under our watch,” she said.
Pakistan-based Uyghur businessmen praise China during Xinjiang visit
Activists say Beijing-funded trip was meant to dispel accusations of genocide in the region.
UN rights chief renews call for Chinese movement on abuses documented in Xinjiang
Rights groups welcome show of UN concern, but want concrete actions to overcome Beijing's stonewalling.
American drug firms accused of clinical trials in Uyghur region
American pharmaceutical companies are carrying out drug trials in Xinjiang, where the United States says a genocide of the Uyghur population is taking place, U.S. lawmakers say.
Uyghur group wins appeal to probe alleged Uyghur slave labor
Reversing a previous ruling, an appeals court in the UK ordered that the country’s National Crime Agency reconsider whether to investigate if cotton imports from Xinjiang allegedly use Uyghur slave labor.
NCA failure to investigate imports linked to forced Uyghur labour unlawful, court rules
The National Crime Agency’s decision not to launch an investigation into the importation of cotton products manufactured by forced labour in Xinjiang was unlawful, the court of appeal has found.
Canadian ambassador’s visit to Xinjiang draws China’s ire
The Chinese Embassy in Canada said her concerns were based on “fabricated rumors and reports with ulterior motives.”
Uyghur refugees in Pakistan face deportation in April
The 18 families don’t have legal residence and face restrictions in jobs and education – and now fear being sent back to China.
Uyghur migrants see no release after a decade in Bangkok cells
After fleeing China’s persecution and entering Thailand 10 years ago, more than 40 Uyghurs remain incarcerated indefinitely in overcrowded detention centers for illegal entry.
Uyghur Policy Act passes US House
The legislation would require the State Department to offer Uyghur language classes to diplomats, and place Uyghur speakers in all consulates in China.
US sanctions Chinese officials over Uyghur abuse
Three additional companies are also blocked from exporting goods to the US due to the possible use of forced labor.
Interview: Uyghurs have always valued freedom, academia and democracy
Japanese lawmaker Arfiya Eri discusses political success, ethnic identity and Japan’s response to the genocide of the Uyghurs.
Pakistan extends deadline for Uyghurs refugees facing deportation
Pakistani authorities have temporarily extended the period of stay for Uyghurs at risk for deportation under a government order to expel all illegal migrants by the start of November.
UK solar could be ‘dumping ground’ for products of Chinese forced labour, ministers warned
An amendment to the energy bill, proposed with cross-party support, would require solar energy companies to prove that their supply chains are free of slave labour.
Major Muslim group buys into China’s narrative of happy Uyghurs in a stable Xinjiang
Seeking to promote its narrative about the peace and prosperity enjoyed by majority-Muslim Uyghurs in Xinjiang, China invited delegates from the 57-nation Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to observe.