Center for Uyghur Studies

Today marks 8 years since the death of Sawur Jume (shahit.biz/eng/57447), who was detained in April 2015 and sentenced to 7 years for listening to “illegal” sermons, being sent to Xinshoufan Prison. He died 3 years later, at the age of 52.

The Chinese Embassy in Canada pushed back on the allegation that forced labour is used in the production of Chinese electric vehicle components in a social media post Friday night, calling it a “blatant lie” that some are using to undermine the Canada-China EV deal. The comments from the embassy came a day after Ma apologized for a tense exchange during a committee hearing where he asked an expert if she’d seen forced labour in China with her own eyes or if she had relied on “hearsay.” Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, a senior fellow at the University of Ottawa, had told committee members that Chinese vehicles are made with products of slave labour performed by members of the Uyghur minority, referring to research by Human Rights Watch.

China is again denying claims of forced labour in the country as calls grow for Prime Minister Mark Carney to clarify Canada’s stance on the issue amid fallout from comments made by Liberal MP Michael Ma that appeared to cast doubt on reported human rights abuses. ctvnews.ca/politics/artic…

Центр Уйгурских Исследований Выпустил Арабский Сборник Журнала «Голос Туркестана» #ВосточныйТуркестан #Уйгуры #VoiceOfTurkestan ru.uyghurstudy.org/%d1%86%d0%b5%d…

The Chinese government denies that it is using Uyghur forced labor yet blocks any independent investigation. So what is it hiding? trib.al/uAvR8vc

Executive Director @AHakimIdris stated: “China’s campaign against the Uyghur people extends beyond mass detention, forced assimilation, and family separation. It is a systematic assault on truth itself. By silencing survivors, manipulating information, and pressuring governments into complicity, the Chinese state is obstructing international accountability for grave human rights violations. This report stands as both evidence and a call to urgent action.”

Today, the Center for Uyghur Studies (CUS) has released a comprehensive report documenting the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) sophisticated and systematic influence campaign in Southeast Asia. This campaign aims to conceal, deny, and justify the ongoing genocide, human rights abuses, and religious persecution of the Chinese government against the Uyghur people in East Turkistan (AKA the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region). The report, titled “China’s Influence Campaigns in Southeast Asia & Plight of Uyghurs,” examines how Beijing fabricates false narratives, infiltrates institutions, exploits economic leverage, and suppresses dissenting voices to control the narrative surrounding its human rights abuses. uyghurstudy.org/report-chinas-…

#МерхабаМуса: 10 лет тюрьмы за личную переписку. Уйгурка, мать и дочь, чья судьба стала примером того, как тотальный контроль превращает обычное человеческое общение в «государственное преступление». ⬇️

Ramadan in 2026 has witnessed a familiar yet alarming surge in enforcement, with reports of over 500 arrests in Hotan alone for "illegal religious activities" such as private fasting or gatherings. Checkpoints proliferate around mosques, and residents face random inspections for halal food or religious texts, creating an atmosphere of constant dread. This "Holy Month Siege" weaponizes the spiritual significance of Ramadan, turning reflection and abstinence into punishable offenses.

Intensified crackdowns on Uyghur Muslims during Ramadan have triggered widespread international concern, highlighting a pattern of religious suppression and mass arrests. impactpolicies.org/news/824/globa…

Huseyin Celil has been imprisoned in China for 20 years. A Canadian citizen of Uyghur origin, he was denied a fair trial and access to consular officials. (1/2)

There are over 1300 elderly victims documented as serving prison terms (potential death sentences). Name: Reyhan Ismayil Age: 63 Status: serving a 16-year, 11-month sentence (XJ Women's Prison); husband also sentenced, son sent to camp shahit.biz/eng/33805/

On March 26, we mark the 20th anniversary of the imprisonment of Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil. This anniversary is not only a moment of remembrance, but a call to action for justice, accountability, and the protection of Canadians abroad. Please join our press conference:

Masjid Raya Id Kah di kota Kasghar, Xinjiang tak lagi menggelar sholat Idulfitri. Fungsi masjid hampir 100% telah diubah paksa oleh pemerintah Tiongkok menjadi museum umum. Miris !!! 😭. Padahal tahun 2012 sangat ramai jamaah sholat Idulfitri.

The magazine emerged at a critical historical moment when repressive policies aimed to erase the religious and cultural identity of the Uyghur people. At a time when many Muslim-majority countries were preoccupied with their own political struggles, “Voice of Turkistan” served as a platform led by Uyghur intellectuals in exile, most notably Ibrahim Wasil Turkistani, who documented their history, articulated their political aspirations, and raised awareness about their cause. uyghurstudy.org/center-for-uyg…

#ПерхатРусул, уйгур, фермер и подрабатывающий мясник. Услышав, что арестовывают многих людей, он стал опасаться за свою безопасность и безопасность своей семьи и рассматривал возможность покинуть #Китай вместе с семьёй, однако позже паспорта всех членов семьи были конфискованы.

In Pakistan, where migration started in the 1960s, there are about 400 to 500 families, mostly in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, and in Rawalpindi. thenews.pk/print/1405745-…

This statement is devalued by its extreme hypocrisy. Full list of (12340) victims documented as detained on religious grounds: shahit.biz/exportspec.php…

Executive Director @AHakimIdris said,“Eid is meant to be a celebration of faith, freedom, and community. Yet for Uyghur Muslims, even the most basic religious practices such as fasting during Ramadan or attending the mosque have become sources of risk for Uyghur, Kazakh, and other Turkic Muslims. There are also reports of Uyghur Muslims being forced to eat pork and drink alcohol. As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, we must not forget those who remain unable to practice their faith freely.”

The Center for Uyghur Studies (CUS) extends its warmest greetings to Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 1447/2026. Eid is a time of joy, gratitude, and reflection following the holy month of Ramadan, when families and communities come together to celebrate faith, compassion, and generosity. As Muslims mark this blessed occasion, CUS wishes peace and happiness to Muslims around the world. uyghurstudy.org/center-for-uyg…

This year’s Ramadan once again highlighted the CCP’s religious persecution of Uyghur Muslims. Reports and images circulating on Chinese social media suggested that authorities continued to closely monitor religious activities, with Uyghurs reportedly encouraged or required to participate in daytime gatherings during Ramadan. Such practices contrast sharply with the traditional observance of Ramadan by Uyghur Muslims and reinforce concerns that religious life in the region remains under tight state control. Recent developments further highlight these concerns. China’s National People’s Congress has approved a new “Ethnic Unity” law, set to take effect on July 1, which authorities claim “will promote national cohesion”. However, its broad provisions further enable the criminalization of Uyghur cultural and religious expression, deepening existing repression. This law effectively provides an expanded legal framework to justify ongoing policies of assimilation and repression.