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How much of your stuff is linked to forced Uighur labour?

Comment: Big brands must be held responsible for forced Uighur labour, no matter how far down their supply chain, writes Tasnim Nazeer. A new report conducted by the Australian Str ...

American companies must stop sourcing from Chinese forced labor camps

The posters on the wall alongside the Qingdao Taekwang Shoes Co. factory — the side where the Uighur workers enter and exit, and live in dorms — feature Communist Party propaganda ...

Google Translate supports new languages for the first time in four years, including Uyghur

By Nick Statt@nickstatt Feb 26, 2020, 12:30pm EST Google Translate is adding support for five new languages today, bringing its total to 108 languages. The move marks the f ...

China Uighurs: Detained for beards, veils and internet browsing

A document that appears to give the most powerful insight yet into how China determined the fate of hundreds of thousands of Muslims held in a network of internment camps has been ...

Don’t forget the Uighur amid the coronavirus crisis

The world has been indifferent to the plight of the Uighurs, leading some to claim that coronavirus may be a punishment. by Omar Suleiman 14 Feb 2020 Men seen praying at the mosque ...

Senator Rubio Bringing Uighur Activist as State of the Union Guest

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) talks to reporters following a classified national security briefing of the U.S. Senate on developments with Iran after attacks by Iran ...

Why I stand up against the Red Evil – China?

Abstract “The issue is more than religion, the issue is more than cultural identity, the issue is more than racism, it is a humanitarian crisis against humanity; it is a comprehens ...

Training Course on “The International Situation and the Ways of National Struggle” was held in Istanbul

Posted by: Bahar Uygur Posted date: December 17, 2019 In: UA Activities

Aimed at cultivating outstanding young people，the first two - day training course on “the international situation and ways of national struggle” was held in the office of Uyghur Academy in Bahcelievler District of Istanbul from Dec.12 to Dec.15, in 2019. 14 young Uyghurs receiving education in the universities of Turkey participated in this training course. The executive chairman of Uyghur Academy Mr. Abdul ...

China’s treatment of Uighur Muslims in spotlight at UN human rights session

Posted by: Otkur Buğra Posted date: March 01, 2019 In: China's Uyghur Politics, UA Activities

CBC news China, a member of the council, doesn't immediately respond to remarks Turkey and Britain voiced concern on Monday at China's alleged mistreatment of Uighurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region, with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu calling on Beijing to protect freedom of religion and cultural identity. The issue came up as the UN Human Rights Council opened its main annual session i ...

Symposium on Solutions for the Dangerous Situation of Uyghurs Today

Posted by: Uyghur Academy Posted date: May 31, 2018 In: UA Activities, Uyghur Literature, Language & Education

Uyghur Academy is pleased to host a “Symposium on Solutions for the Dangerous Situation of Uyghurs Today”. This one-day event will be held From 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 25, 2018 on the Fatih Sultan Mehmet University, Istanbul / TURKEY. If you need more information please contact Mr. Abdulhamit Karahan, Phone: +905306677851, E-mail: uyghurakademy@gmail.com, Web sites: www.akademiye.org/en ...

Symposium on the Identity Crisis of Uyghurs Today

Posted by: Uyghur Academy Posted date: May 14, 2018 In: General, UA Activities, Uyghur Literature, Language & Education

Uyghur American Association, Uyghur Academy & UHRP are pleased to host a “Symposium on the Identity Crisis of Uyghurs Today” This one-day event will be held from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on Friday, May 25th, 2018 at the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Room #214 Elliott School’s Address: 1957 E Street, NW, Suite 412, Was ...

Symposium on Education and the Uyghur Diaspora

Posted by: Uyghur Academy Posted date: September 22, 2017 In: UA Activities, Uyghur Literature, Language & Education

Symposium Agenda 8:00-8:30 Refreshments and Registration 8:30-8:45 Opening Remarks 8:45–10:15: Session A Challenges and New Opportunities in Uyghur Education Chair: Rebecca Clothey, Drexel University 1. Nabijan Tursun, Radio Free Asia, USA, “Formation and Development of Uyghur Modern Higher Education and Uyghur Scholars Elites” 2. Mettursun Beydulla, Independent Scholar, USA, “Education Among Uyghurs at Hom ...