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Japanese Lawmaker of Uyghur Heritage Secures Third Parliamentary Term

Japanese lawmaker Arfiya Eri, who is of Uyghur and Uzbek heritage, secured a third parliamentary term following a snap election called by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, a vote widely seen as an early test of the government’s political footing.

Uyghurs Worldwide Mark Ghulja Massacre Anniversary

By Mamatjan Juma Demonstrations across four continents commemorated the 1997 Ghulja crackdown and called for greater global attention to Uyghur rights. WASHINGTON (UNN)— Uyghurs and…

HRW Warns Uyghur Repression Entrenching Amid Global Rights Strain

By Mamatjan Juma WASHINGTON (UNN)— For many Uyghur families separated by imprisonment, surveillance, or exile, the question is no longer whether repression will ease but…

A Friendly Call, China’s Subtle Warnings to Uyghurs Abroad

When Mirkamil Turghun’s phone rang on Signal, the number appeared to be registered in Turkey. The voice on the line said he was calling from Urumqi — a detail that immediately clarified the situation for Mr. Turghun, a 42-year-old Uyghur musician living in Paris.

HRW Says China ‘Not a Credible Alternative’ as Starmer Heads for Beijing

China under President Xi Jinping is “not a credible alternative” for Britain’s long-term interests, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday, urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to raise human rights concerns during his upcoming visit to China.

Rights Group Urges Finland’s Prime Minister to Raise Uyghur Forced Labor During China Visit

HELSINKI (UNN) — Human Rights Watch urged Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to raise concerns about the treatment of Uyghurs during his upcoming visit to…