Trapped in a Virtual Cage: Chinese State Repression of Uyghurs Online
A new report from the Uyghur Human Rights Project details the Chinese government’s severe restrictions placed on Uyghur Internet users.
Press & Publications
Uyghur Human Rights Project alarmed at unconfirmed reports of “heavy” sentence handed down to Uyghur academic, Ilham Tohti
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) expresses alarm at unconfirmed reports detailing the clandestine trial and sentencing of Uyghur economist, Ilham Tohti.
Uyghur American Association stands with Chinese democrats as the world mourns the dead of Tiananmen Square
The Uyghur American Association (UAA) stands with Chinese democrats on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square killings to express its support for the ideal of freedom voiced by the ordinary citizens of China 25 years ago.
State violence and intimidation of Uyghurs will exacerbate, not ease, tensions in East Turkestan
State violence and intimidation of Uyghurs will exacerbate, not ease, tensions in East Turkestan
Attempt to standardize Uyghur traditional clothing latest excessive intrusion into personal religious lives of Uyghurs
The Uyghur American Association (UAA) is concerned that a regional directive regarding the standardization of traditional Uyghur clothing is an excessive intrusion into the private lives and decisions of the Uyghur people in East Turkestan. UAA is troubled that this latest initiative by Chinese officials will label as suspicious those Uyghurs choosing to wear clothes not listed as “government approved.”
BRIEFING: China attempts to criminalize every aspect of Uyghur religious belief and practice
An April 16, 2014 notice posted on the Shayar County, Aksu Prefecture government website details how informants could receive a reward for reporting on local residents exhibiting one or more of 53 proscribed behaviors.
The Uyghur American Association Condemns the Extrajudicial Killing of 17-Year-Old Uyghur Student Abdulbasit Ablimit
The Uyghur American Association (UAA) condemns the extrajudicial killing of 17-year-old Uyghur student Abdulbasit Ablimit by police in Kelpin county, Aksu prefecture. Ablimit was shot alongside two companions after an apparent traffic violation, and police allegedly beat and detained relatives of the victims and local Uyghurs who protested the killing.
Uyghur American Association rejects “terror” allegations leveled at Uyghur refugees in Thailand
End unsubstantiated accusations, follow international law and resettle Uyghurs in safe third countries
Uyghur American Association urges Thai government not to return Uyghur refugees to China
The Uyghur American Association (UAA) is concerned about the fate of more than 200 Uyghur refugees currently detained in Hat Yai, southern Thailand. UAA calls on the Thai government to ensure the safety of the refugees by not returning them to China and by allowing the group access to UNHCR officials in order to process asylum claims.
The Uyghur Human Rights Project condemns the detention of AIDS activist Akbar Imin and calls for his immediate release
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) condemns the detention of AIDS activist Akbar Imin and calls for his immediate release.
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