Story Archive
2016-12-19
The ‘Mosque Rectification’ campaign reduces Islamic places of worship to rubble.
2016-12-16
Midnight raids on private homes are common, as police search for suspect persons.
2016-12-13
The move appears aimed at further weakening Uyghur cultural identity and promoting identification with the Chinese state.
2016-12-01
Rishat Haji's older brother, who has disappeared in Turkey, is suspected of involvement in separatist activities.
2016-11-23
Trio was accused of spying for China after being caught in Kashmir.
2016-11-22
With no jobs near home, the indigenous Turkic peoples have to abandon their children to work in the ‘bingtuan’ cotton fields.
2016-11-16
World Uyghur Congress says the forced labor system is another way that Beijing attempts to control the ethnic people in the region.
2016-11-02
Nur Muhammet Abdullah admitted wrongdoing and wants to become an Indonesian citizen, his attorney said.
2016-10-28
Activists say the authorities are increasing worried about domestic opposition to the ruling Chinese Communist Party.
2016-10-24
More than 350 cadres are sent to the Uyghur region to keep an eye on mosques and Islamic practices.
2016-10-21
Parents and educators in Xinjiang are ordered to prevent children practicing religion, while those who do could be sent to 'special schools.'
2016-10-20
An exile group says the policy is aimed at restricting the movements of the mostly Muslim Uyghur ethnic group.
2016-10-11
Ilham Tohti is the recipient of the 2016 Martin Ennals Award for those who defend human rights at great risk to themselves.
2016-10-10
Rebiya Kadeer appeals to President Erdogan for the release of Abduqadir Yapchan.
2016-10-07
Police confiscate her passport after she tries to visit her son and grandchildren outside Xinjiang.