Posts published in March 2026

U.S. Criticizes China Over Planned Demolition of Uyghur Mosque

By Uyghur News Network on March 15, 2026 11:24 am

U.S. Criticizes China Over Planned Demolition of Uyghur Mosque

Beitullah Mosque in Ghulja, Xinjiang. Chinese authorities have reportedly ordered the historic mosque demolished. Courtesy of HaziiDozen via Wikimedia Commons. — Beitullah Mosque in Ghulja. Chinese authorities have reportedly ordered the historic mosque demolished. Courtesy of HaziiDozen via Wikimedia Commons.

WASHINGTON — The United States criticized China after reports that Beijing plans to demolish the historic Beytulla Mosque in Ghulja in Xinjiang, where many Uyghurs…

Uyghurs Detained During Ramadan Home Inspections in Xinjiang; One Faces Charges

Police say 6 Uyghur residents were taken to the police during home checks aimed at detecting fasting. — Uyghurs are monitored during Ramadan. (Courtesy of RFA Uyghur Service Digital Team)

Uyghurs Detained During Ramadan Home Inspections in Xinjiang; One Faces Charges

By Uyghur News Network on March 4, 2026 10:00 am

Police say 6 Uyghur residents were taken to the police during home checks aimed at detecting fasting.

WASHINGTON — Uyghur News Network (UNN): Chinese authorities in Xinjiang carried out Ramadan house-to-house checks that took several Uyghurs into custody, according to phone interviews conducted by Radio Free Asia (RFA). One man is now facing criminal charges for fasting.