Press Releases
Uyghur pilgrims denied Saudi visas in Pakistan
- Thu, 09/14/2006 - 12:00
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has learned that several thousand Uyghurs in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, have been refused visas to travel to Saudi Arabia to participate in a religious pilgrimage, apparently as a result of interference from the Chinese embassy in Islamabad. According to some estimates, as many as 6000 Uyghurs in Rawalpindi are awaiting visas.
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Ms. Rebiya Kadeer thankful for Nobel nomination; China issues unfounded allegations
- Wed, 09/13/2006 - 12:00
The Uyghur American Association (UAA), which represents the collective voice of the Uyghur people in the United States of America, was delighted by the recent news that its current president, Ms. Rebiya Kadeer, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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The Uyghur people mourn 9/11
- Mon, 09/11/2006 - 12:00
It has been five years since the world was changed by the events of 9/11, events which continue to have repercussions for people everywhere, not least the families of the people who were killed on that day. The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) adds its voice to the chorus of those who offer their support and condolences to all people affected by terrorism.
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Lack of evidence continues to undermine China's claims of 'terrorism' in East Turkistan
- Thu, 09/07/2006 - 12:00
In late August 2006, the Chinese authorities claimed that security forces in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR), also known as East Turkistan, have seized over 41 metric tons (45 tons) of explosives “from the hands of terrorists since 1990.
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Family of Uyghur-Canadian Huseyin Celil anxiously awaits word of his fate
- Mon, 08/07/2006 - 12:00
According to Canadian news reports published over the weekend, Canadian Huseyin Celil, who has been imprisoned in China since June after being extradited from Uzbekistan, faces possible execution by Thursday, August 10.
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Uyghur refugees in Europe vulnerable to being deported under false pretences
- Mon, 07/31/2006 - 12:00
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), which recently reported on the precarious situation faced by Uyghur refugees in southern and central Asia, is now receiving reports of Uyghurs either being forcibly returned from Germany to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), or awaiting imminent deportation from Germany to the PRC.
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Two of Rebiya Kadeer's sons arraigned, trial imminent
- Wed, 07/12/2006 - 12:00
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) has learned that two sons of Uyghur human rights activist and former prisoner of conscience Rebiya Kadeer, have been formally arraigned by the Chinese state prosecution. Kahar Abdureyim, 42, and Alim Abdureyim, 31, were arraigned on Monday, July 10.
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Rebiya Kadeer's youngest son 'confesses' to crimes under torture
- Thu, 07/06/2006 - 12:00
Sources close to the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) have reported that Alim Abdureyim, the youngest son of the human rights activist and former prisoner of conscience Rebiya Kadeer, ‘confessed’ on or around July 1 to criminal and political charges against him as a direct consequence of being tortured.
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Chinese influence on neighboring states leads to extradition, suppression of Uyghurs
- Wed, 07/05/2006 - 12:00
The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) is deeply concerned about a recent spate of Uyghurs reportedly being returned to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) from central and southern Asian states.
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Young Uyghur Shot and Beaten to Death in Guangzhou
- Mon, 07/03/2006 - 12:00
Sources close to the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP) have reported to the organization that a young Uyghur man was shot and wounded by police in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on June 19, and then beaten to death by police as he lay wounded.
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