World Uyghur Congress: Activist Rushan Abbas appointed as new chairperson
Oct 29, 2024, at 10:55 pm
World Uyghur Congress, a body that fights for the Uyghur community and their rights, has elected a new leadership during the recently held General Assembly.
Sep 09, 2024, at 04:54 am
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), a rights organisation,has condemned an alleged continuing campaign of 'threats, disinformation and smear tactics' by China against its staff, leadership and scholars.
World Uyghur Congress remembers victims of Urumchi massacre
Jul 07, 2024, at 06:34 am
Marking the 15th anniversary of the 2009 Urumchi massacre, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) recently commemorated the victims of the 'violent crackdown' against peaceful protesters by the Chinese government.
World Uyghur Congress marks 1988 student's protest
Jun 16, 2024, at 01:10 am
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorates the 36th anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy Uyghur student protest in Urumchi, East Turkistan.
World Uyghur Congress marks 1988 student's protest
Jun 15, 2024, at 10:45 pm
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) commemorates the 36th anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy Uyghur student protest in Urumchi, East Turkistan.
May 04, 2024, at 11:54 pm
The World Uyghur Congress on Wednesday welcomed the communication sent by UN experts concerning the arbitrary detention of at least 43 Uyghur refugees held in Thailand’s Immigration Facilities.
World Uyghur Congress marks ninth anniversary of Yarkand massacre
Jul 30, 2023, at 12:25 am
On the ninth anniversary of the Yarkand massacre, the World Uyghur Congress remembered all those who were killed during and in the aftermath of the July 28, 2014 incident.
World Uyghur Congress nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Mar 10, 2023, at 11:39 pm
Washington: The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.
World Uyghur Congress applauds Genocide Resolution in European Parliament
Jun 10, 2022, at 05:52 am
London: The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) applauded the passing of a resolution in the European Parliament, by an overwhelming majority, which recognises that the Chinese government’s systemic human rights violations against the Uyghur people in East Turkistan “amount to crimes against humanity and a serious risk of genocide”.
Uyghur body disappointed with UN official Michelle Bachelet's visit to China
Jun 04, 2022, at 02:10 am
Washignton: The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has said it is seriously disappointed with the outcomes of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet’s, visit to China, including a trip to East Turkestan.
Eliminate racial discrimination: World Uyghur Congress calls for action on UN Day
Mar 24, 2021, at 12:30 am
New York: On the occasion of the United Nations (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) reminded the world the need for urgent action to address the Uyghur genocide.
World Uyghur Congress directs Turkey to refrain from signing extradition treaty with China
Jan 03, 2021, at 05:32 am
New York: The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has called upon the government of Turkey to abide by international law and the principle of non-refoulement and refrain from signing the extradition treaty with the government of China.