World Uyghur Congress

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has vehemently opposed the current social media spread of propaganda movies featuring East Turkistan Uyghur dancers performing in Paris and Budapest’s key squares. The Chinese …

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has announced the upcoming Third East Turkistan/Uyghur Summit, along with the Uyghur Youth Summit, scheduled to occur from May 23 to May 25, in Munich, …

Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs, attended the UK Parliament’s Iftar at Westminster Hall, where she briefly spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about the ongoing repression …

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has announced that the Third East Turkistan/Uyghur Summit and the Uyghur Youth Summit will take place in Germany’s Munich from May 23-25. According to the …

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) vehemently denounced the forced repatriation of 40 Uyghur refugees from Thailand back to China on Thursday. “This unlawful act has placed these individuals in significant …

Stop Uyghur Genocide Executive Director Rahima Mahmut has called for urgent action to address the presence of forced labour in UK supply chains. Speaking before the UK Parliament’s Human Rights …

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) raised alarm over the ongoing hunger strike by 48 Uyghur refugees in Bangkok, which has now entered its 15th day, as they face the threat …

As 48 detained Uyghurs remain trapped in a prolonged state of uncertainty and fear in Thailand, Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of Campaign for Uyghurs, alongside members of the Japan Uyghur …

Protests erupted worldwide as the World Uyghur Congress, its affiliate organizations, and other Uyghur groups rallied in front of Thai embassies, urging the Thai government not to repatriate 48 Uyghur …

The World Uyghur Congress welcomed the addition of 37 companies to the US Entity List under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), intensifying efforts to curb the import of …

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has strongly condemned the Chinese government’s recent decision to impose sanctions on the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project (URAP) and its leadership, including former WUC Director …

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorated the 39th anniversary of the 1985 Uyghur Student Movement, a pivotal moment in the history of Uyghur resistance against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). …

Several Uyghur organisations and activists commemorated the ‘Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day’ on December 9 in Munich, Germany. The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) emphasised the importance of remembering the victims of …

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) welcomed Volkswagen’s (VW) announcement that it will sell its plant in East Turkistan, a region in which the WUC has long campaigned against the company’s …

The World Uyghur Congress condemned the arrest of pro-democratic supporters for up to 10 years by the Chinese government on Tuesday. The pro-democracy activists were charged with “conspiracy to commit …

The World Uyghur Congress has urged the newly elected US president, Donald Trump, to prioritise the issue of Uyghur genocide by the Chinese government. The WUC President, Turgunjan Alawdun stated,” …

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has issued a forceful appeal for the Chinese government to cease its persecution of the families of Uyghur activists, citing ongoing human rights abuses. In …

In a pivotal moment for the Uyghur community, the World Uyghur Congress has elected a new leadership team during its recent General Assembly. Rushan Abbas has been appointed as the …

World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted the increasing threats posed by China. This Germany-based international organisation stated that, ahead of its 8th General Assembly, a coordinated and aggressive campaign targeting its …

On the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) called on the international community to take decisive action in support of Uyghurs, Hong …

The World Uyghur Congress has expressed solidarity with Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti’s family on the 10th anniversary of his life imprisonment, calling for his immediate release along with the many …