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Uyghurs abroad, rights groups condemn visit to Xinjiang by Muslim delegation

Uyghurs abroad, rights groups condemn visit to Xinjiang by Muslim delegation

The group’s leader praised Chinese policies that Uyghurs blame for causing widespread suffering.

Traditional Uyghur medicine used to treat COVID patients, with positive results

Traditional Uyghur medicine used to treat COVID patients, with positive results

As cases surge in Xinjiang, top Chinese official urges hospitals to incorporate traditional medicines.

Fate of Uyghur miners trapped in gold mine collapse uncertain after nearly 2 weeks

Fate of Uyghur miners trapped in gold mine collapse uncertain after nearly 2 weeks

Expert says miners are likely dead and Chinese authorities remain mum about rescue efforts.

Manga artist documents Uyghur woman’s experiences in Xinjiang ‘re-education’ camp

Manga artist documents Uyghur woman’s experiences in Xinjiang ‘re-education’ camp

Qelbinur Sidiq witnessed torture and abuse in two facilities where she taught Mandarin to detainees.

Uyghur member of ‘propaganda vanguard’ confirmed detained in China’s Xinjiang

Authorities detained Hurshide Kerim after finding an ‘illegal’ book in her home.

INTERVIEW: 'I think we have the beginning of mutual understanding'

INTERVIEW: 'I think we have the beginning of mutual understanding'

UK-based Uyghur rights activist Rahima Mahmut on making common cause with Han Chinese students overseas.

Kamile Wayit, a 19-year-old college student at a university in China’s Hebei province, was detained by police in December after returning to Xinjiang on winter break.

US-based Uyghur man calls on China to release his 19-year-old sister

2023-01-26

Kamile Wayit was detained after posting video about the recent 'white paper' protests across China

The two Uyghurs are being held at the Safi Barracks Detention Center, seen in this file photo, in Malta.

Rights groups consider legal steps in case of Uyghurs facing deportation in Malta

2023-01-19

The European Court of Human Rights ordered the country not to return the pair to China.

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US religious freedom envoy highlights plight of Rohingya, Uyghurs

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Lockdowns and crackdowns

Lockdowns and crackdowns

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Chinese company transfers thousands of Uyghurs from Xinjiang to Nanjing

Chinese company transfers thousands of Uyghurs from Xinjiang to Nanjing
Turkey won’t extradite Uyghurs to China, foreign minister says

Turkey won’t extradite Uyghurs to China, foreign minister says

Opponents say Cavusoglu motivated more by desire to get votes, or over dismay in not getting Chinese loans.

The gold mine owned by West Gold Yili Company in Ghulja county, northwestern China's Xinjiang region, is seen in this August 2022 satellite photo.

Uyghurs make up most of 18 workers trapped in collapsed gold mine in Xinjiang

Rescue operations continue five days after the disaster.

Uyghur writer and poet Abdulla Sawut in an undated photo.

Renowned Uyghur poet dies following prison release in Xinjiang

A view of the Artux City Vocational Skills Education Training Service Center north of Kashgar in northwestern China's Xinjiang region, June 2, 2019.

Former Uyghur Muslim preacher confirmed dead in prison in China’s Xinjiang

Uyghur Behtiyar Sadir, a national-level health coach and member of Xinjiang’s Association of Health and Nutrition, appears with his three children in an undated photo.

Uyghur nutritionist confirmed detained in China’s Xinjiang

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Behind the walls: Three Uyghurs detail their experience in China's secret 're-education' camps

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Slaves to fashion

Slaves to fashion