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There's hope for China, as ''a series of protests... has sparked a political awakening among Chinese youth, with many questioning Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authoritarian policies and practices and notably confronting the government’s abuses against Tibetans and Uyghurs."
- @yalkun.bsky.social
- @yalkun.bsky.social
The Legacy of the White Paper Protests
Three years ago, a series of protests in China has sparked a political awakening among Chinese youth, with many questioning Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authoritarian policies and practices and notably...
www.hrw.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
There's hope for China, as ''a series of protests... has sparked a political awakening among Chinese youth, with many questioning Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s authoritarian policies and practices and notably confronting the government’s abuses against Tibetans and Uyghurs."
- @yalkun.bsky.social
- @yalkun.bsky.social
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Volgens Maya Wang, directeur China van Human Rights Watch, laat China zijn invloed steeds meer gelden in het buitenland en exporteert het land daarmee ook zijn minachting voor de mensenrechten.
China, de VS en Rusland werken gezamenlijk aan een autocratische wereld
Volgens Maya Wang, directeur China van Human Rights Watch, laat China zijn invloed steeds meer gelden in het buitenland en exporteert het land daarmee ook zijn minachting voor de mensenrechten.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Volgens Maya Wang, directeur China van Human Rights Watch, laat China zijn invloed steeds meer gelden in het buitenland en exporteert het land daarmee ook zijn minachting voor de mensenrechten.
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Big new report from @hrw.org & @yalkun.bsky.social on how Turkey stopped being a safe haven for Uyghurs: www.hrw.org/report/2025/...
Protected No More
The 51-page report, “Protected No More: Uyghurs in Türkiye,” finds that Uyghurs’ previous access to international protection status, and indeed preferential treatment under the Turkish immigration sys...
www.hrw.org
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Big new report from @hrw.org & @yalkun.bsky.social on how Turkey stopped being a safe haven for Uyghurs: www.hrw.org/report/2025/...
Until recently, Uyghurs who escaped repression at home felt safe in Türkiye, but many are growing fearful. Some say they don’t dare leave their homes for fear of arrests and being sent to deportation centers. See our latest report on how "restriction codes" harm lives: www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
Türkiye: ‘Restriction Codes’ Harm Uyghurs Seeking Safety
Turkish authorities are increasingly restricting the legal residency of Uyghurs seeking safety from the Chinese government.
www.hrw.org
November 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Until recently, Uyghurs who escaped repression at home felt safe in Türkiye, but many are growing fearful. Some say they don’t dare leave their homes for fear of arrests and being sent to deportation centers. See our latest report on how "restriction codes" harm lives: www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
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Bei @hrw.org veröffentlichen wir am 13. November einen Bericht, in dem wir dokumentieren wie die #Türkei zunehmend den legalen Aufenthalt von #Uiguren einschränken, die vor der chinesischen Regierung Schutz suchen.
Journos - Schreibt mir, wenn ihr den Bericht schon vorab wollt.
Journos - Schreibt mir, wenn ihr den Bericht schon vorab wollt.
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Chinese government reached around the globe to shut down a film festival in New York City. This latest act of transnational repression demonstrates the Chinese government’s aim to control what the world sees and learns about China. www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
China: Authorities Shut Down Film Festival in New York
Chinese authorities harassed several dozen Chinese film directors and producers, as well as their families in China, causing them to pull films from the inaugural IndieChina Film Festival in New York ...
www.hrw.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The Chinese government reached around the globe to shut down a film festival in New York City. This latest act of transnational repression demonstrates the Chinese government’s aim to control what the world sees and learns about China. www.hrw.org/news/2025/11...
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Schockierend: Deutschland hat möglicherweise eine uigurische Asylbewerberin nach China abgeschoben, wo Peking Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit an der uigurischen Bevölkerung begeht.
Die zuständigen deutschen Behörden sollten umgehend ihren Aufenthaltsort mitteilen: uyghurtimes.com/uyghur-woman...
Die zuständigen deutschen Behörden sollten umgehend ihren Aufenthaltsort mitteilen: uyghurtimes.com/uyghur-woman...
Uyghur Woman Says Her Mother Was Deported by Germany - Uyghur Times
By Tahir Imin | Uyghur Times | November 4, 2025 Updated: 3:05 PM Et A Uyghur woman in Germany says her mother has been deported to China, where she fears she may face persecution by Chinese authoritie...
uyghurtimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Schockierend: Deutschland hat möglicherweise eine uigurische Asylbewerberin nach China abgeschoben, wo Peking Verbrechen gegen die Menschlichkeit an der uigurischen Bevölkerung begeht.
Die zuständigen deutschen Behörden sollten umgehend ihren Aufenthaltsort mitteilen: uyghurtimes.com/uyghur-woman...
Die zuständigen deutschen Behörden sollten umgehend ihren Aufenthaltsort mitteilen: uyghurtimes.com/uyghur-woman...
Beijing's blatant intimidations pushed Sheffield Hallam to violate academic freedom of Prof.
@lauratmurphy.bsky.social, whose work has been foundational for #UyghurForcedLabor research. The university and relevant authorities should ensure her rights are protected. theguardian.com/education/20...
@lauratmurphy.bsky.social, whose work has been foundational for #UyghurForcedLabor research. The university and relevant authorities should ensure her rights are protected. theguardian.com/education/20...
UK university halted human rights research after pressure from China
Exclusive: Leading professor at Sheffield Hallam was told to cease research on supply chains and forced labour in China after demands from authorities
theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Beijing's blatant intimidations pushed Sheffield Hallam to violate academic freedom of Prof.
@lauratmurphy.bsky.social, whose work has been foundational for #UyghurForcedLabor research. The university and relevant authorities should ensure her rights are protected. theguardian.com/education/20...
@lauratmurphy.bsky.social, whose work has been foundational for #UyghurForcedLabor research. The university and relevant authorities should ensure her rights are protected. theguardian.com/education/20...
Wang Yi said ex-UN chief Michelle Bachelet is a “long-time friend of the Chinese people"(!). Why has Beijing dismissed her office's damning report alleging possible crimes against humanity in Xinjiang as “null and void,” rather than implementing recommendations? www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/14/...
Wang Yi urges UN reforms to address multilateralism challenges
www.chinadaily.com.cn
October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Wang Yi said ex-UN chief Michelle Bachelet is a “long-time friend of the Chinese people"(!). Why has Beijing dismissed her office's damning report alleging possible crimes against humanity in Xinjiang as “null and void,” rather than implementing recommendations? www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/14/...
Beijing arrested dozens of pastors, preachers, & members of Zion Church. Xi Jinping’s government appears intent on reshaping religious practice to serve the CCP’s interests, and congregations that fail to do so face harsh persecution. New from @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
China: Nationwide Crackdown on Major Underground Church
Chinese authorities on October 10-11, 2025, arrested nearly 30 pastors, preachers, and church members of the unofficial Zion Protestant Church in seven cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Zhejian...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Beijing arrested dozens of pastors, preachers, & members of Zion Church. Xi Jinping’s government appears intent on reshaping religious practice to serve the CCP’s interests, and congregations that fail to do so face harsh persecution. New from @hrw.org
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
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Victime de harcèlement en France, l’universitaire ouïghoure
Dilnur Reyhan condamnée pour dégradation de biens
"Ce sont les autorités chinoises qui devraient être condamnées pour leurs crimes contre l’humanité contre les Ouïghours, non pas Dilnur Reyhan"
www.liberation.fr/internationa...
Dilnur Reyhan condamnée pour dégradation de biens
"Ce sont les autorités chinoises qui devraient être condamnées pour leurs crimes contre l’humanité contre les Ouïghours, non pas Dilnur Reyhan"
www.liberation.fr/internationa...
Victime de harcèlement en France, l’universitaire ouïghoure Dilnur Reyhan condamnée pour dégradation de biens
La condamnation de la chercheuse à une peine d’amende pour avoir jeté de la peinture sur un stand de l’ambassade de Chine illustre la stratégie d’intimidation et la répression des autorités chinoises ...
www.liberation.fr
October 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Victime de harcèlement en France, l’universitaire ouïghoure
Dilnur Reyhan condamnée pour dégradation de biens
"Ce sont les autorités chinoises qui devraient être condamnées pour leurs crimes contre l’humanité contre les Ouïghours, non pas Dilnur Reyhan"
www.liberation.fr/internationa...
Dilnur Reyhan condamnée pour dégradation de biens
"Ce sont les autorités chinoises qui devraient être condamnées pour leurs crimes contre l’humanité contre les Ouïghours, non pas Dilnur Reyhan"
www.liberation.fr/internationa...
The detention of dozens of Zion church affiliates is the latest example of the Chinese government’s blatant attack on religious freedom. Beijing should not punish believers for exercising basic rights. Governments should press for their immediate release.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
China detains dozens of underground church pastors in crackdown
Police in China detained dozens of pastors of one of its largest underground churches over the weekend, a church spokesperson and relatives said, in the biggest crackdown on Christians since 2018.
www.reuters.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The detention of dozens of Zion church affiliates is the latest example of the Chinese government’s blatant attack on religious freedom. Beijing should not punish believers for exercising basic rights. Governments should press for their immediate release.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
A prominent Uyghur scholar, Dr. Dilnur Reyhan, faces charges in France for criticizing Beijing. French authorities should drop the case, focus on Beijing’s human rights abuses, and protect Dilnur’s freedom of expression from Chinese government intimidation.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
Uyghur Scholar-Activist Faces Charges in France for Criticizing Beijing
On October 13, a court outside Paris will put on trial Dr. Dilnur Reyhan, a prominent French-Uyghur scholar and activist, and the president of the European Uyghur Institute, for the criminal offense o...
www.hrw.org
October 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
A prominent Uyghur scholar, Dr. Dilnur Reyhan, faces charges in France for criticizing Beijing. French authorities should drop the case, focus on Beijing’s human rights abuses, and protect Dilnur’s freedom of expression from Chinese government intimidation.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/10...
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« Exprimer sa solidarité avec les Tibétains et les Ouïgours et promouvoir leurs droits n’est pas un crime. Zhang Yadi est la dernière victime en date des arrestations politiques de Pékin » - @yalkun.bsky.social ⤵
Zhang Yadi, étudiante chinoise en France et militante pro-Tibet, arrêtée lors d’un séjour en Chine
Zhang Yadi, étudiante chinoise en France et militante pro-Tibet, arrêtée lors d’un séjour en Chine
La jeune femme écrivait notamment pour « Chinese Youth Stand for Tibet », un site d’information en mandarin. Cet engagement peut lui valoir l’accusation de séparatisme.
www.lemonde.fr
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
« Exprimer sa solidarité avec les Tibétains et les Ouïgours et promouvoir leurs droits n’est pas un crime. Zhang Yadi est la dernière victime en date des arrestations politiques de Pékin » - @yalkun.bsky.social ⤵
Beijing is threatening to imprison student-activist Zhang Yadi for years for speaking out against racial injustice and peacefully exercising her rights. She should be starting graduate school in London, not jail. Governments should press for her freedom.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
China: Free Student Advocate for Tibetan Rights
Chinese authorities should immediately and unconditionally release Zhang Yadi, an advocate for Tibetan rights who had been an international student in France.
www.hrw.org
September 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Beijing is threatening to imprison student-activist Zhang Yadi for years for speaking out against racial injustice and peacefully exercising her rights. She should be starting graduate school in London, not jail. Governments should press for her freedom.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/09...
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It was lovely reuniting with Uyghur HRD Yalkun Uluyol @yalkun.bsky.social for a #HRC60 side event in Geneva, alongside my trusted colleague Orsolya Toth. Yalkun's father, Memet Yaqup, was wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years by the Chinese government for committing no recognizable crime.
September 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
It was lovely reuniting with Uyghur HRD Yalkun Uluyol @yalkun.bsky.social for a #HRC60 side event in Geneva, alongside my trusted colleague Orsolya Toth. Yalkun's father, Memet Yaqup, was wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years by the Chinese government for committing no recognizable crime.
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人權觀察研究員亞力坤・烏魯堯勒 @yalkun.bsky.social 今天在日內瓦的聯合國周邊會議上發言：
「作為一名 #維吾爾人 ，有一天，我父親緊急打電話給我說，好好照顧你的母親和妹妹。然後他就消失了。15天後，他再次上線。我估計他曾被短暫拘留期。
兩個月後，我的父親再次失蹤，但這次我再也沒有收到他的回覆，也沒有任何告別。我花了約兩年時間才弄清楚他是否還活著。我追蹤到他在我家鄉的一個『政治再教育營』裡。我又花了兩年時間才發現他被判處16年監禁。我不知道他的具體位置，不清楚他的健康狀況⋯⋯
「作為一名 #維吾爾人 ，有一天，我父親緊急打電話給我說，好好照顧你的母親和妹妹。然後他就消失了。15天後，他再次上線。我估計他曾被短暫拘留期。
兩個月後，我的父親再次失蹤，但這次我再也沒有收到他的回覆，也沒有任何告別。我花了約兩年時間才弄清楚他是否還活著。我追蹤到他在我家鄉的一個『政治再教育營』裡。我又花了兩年時間才發現他被判處16年監禁。我不知道他的具體位置，不清楚他的健康狀況⋯⋯
September 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
人權觀察研究員亞力坤・烏魯堯勒 @yalkun.bsky.social 今天在日內瓦的聯合國周邊會議上發言：
「作為一名 #維吾爾人 ，有一天，我父親緊急打電話給我說，好好照顧你的母親和妹妹。然後他就消失了。15天後，他再次上線。我估計他曾被短暫拘留期。
兩個月後，我的父親再次失蹤，但這次我再也沒有收到他的回覆，也沒有任何告別。我花了約兩年時間才弄清楚他是否還活著。我追蹤到他在我家鄉的一個『政治再教育營』裡。我又花了兩年時間才發現他被判處16年監禁。我不知道他的具體位置，不清楚他的健康狀況⋯⋯
「作為一名 #維吾爾人 ，有一天，我父親緊急打電話給我說，好好照顧你的母親和妹妹。然後他就消失了。15天後，他再次上線。我估計他曾被短暫拘留期。
兩個月後，我的父親再次失蹤，但這次我再也沒有收到他的回覆，也沒有任何告別。我花了約兩年時間才弄清楚他是否還活著。我追蹤到他在我家鄉的一個『政治再教育營』裡。我又花了兩年時間才發現他被判處16年監禁。我不知道他的具體位置，不清楚他的健康狀況⋯⋯
The Chinese governments committed crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and is trying to cover up. My father included, hundreds and thousands of Uyghurs remain unjustly imprisoned. The UN and others should press for accountability.
My op-ed @thehill.com
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
My op-ed @thehill.com
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
thehill.com
September 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The Chinese governments committed crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and is trying to cover up. My father included, hundreds and thousands of Uyghurs remain unjustly imprisoned. The UN and others should press for accountability.
My op-ed @thehill.com
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
My op-ed @thehill.com
thehill.com/opinion/inte...
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"Some diplomats asked me if it is still worth making public statements about abuses in Xinjiang...The answer is a resounding yes." Heartbreaking and personal by
@yalkun.bsky.social China's committed crimes against humanity and should be held accountable: thehill.com/opinion/inte...
@yalkun.bsky.social China's committed crimes against humanity and should be held accountable: thehill.com/opinion/inte...
September 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Some diplomats asked me if it is still worth making public statements about abuses in Xinjiang...The answer is a resounding yes." Heartbreaking and personal by
@yalkun.bsky.social China's committed crimes against humanity and should be held accountable: thehill.com/opinion/inte...
@yalkun.bsky.social China's committed crimes against humanity and should be held accountable: thehill.com/opinion/inte...
I'll speak at a #HRC60 side event on human rights in China, alongside Mary Lawlor, Rizwangul NurMuhammed, and Sophie Richardson, moderated by Raphael Viana David. We'll discuss the chilling effects of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances in China on human rights and offer recommendations.
September 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
I'll speak at a #HRC60 side event on human rights in China, alongside Mary Lawlor, Rizwangul NurMuhammed, and Sophie Richardson, moderated by Raphael Viana David. We'll discuss the chilling effects of arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances in China on human rights and offer recommendations.
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Kabwe/ Zambia: Province & district authorities just closed 4 Chinese processing plants for environmental law violations.
This is a significant step by the Zambian govt. Processing lead-contaminated waste endangers resident's health.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
This is a significant step by the Zambian govt. Processing lead-contaminated waste endangers resident's health.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
Zambia: Mining in Toxic Lead Waste Poisons Children
Zambia’s government is facilitating hazardous mining and processing of toxic lead waste in the city of Kabwe that poses major health risks to children.
www.hrw.org
September 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Kabwe/ Zambia: Province & district authorities just closed 4 Chinese processing plants for environmental law violations.
This is a significant step by the Zambian govt. Processing lead-contaminated waste endangers resident's health.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
This is a significant step by the Zambian govt. Processing lead-contaminated waste endangers resident's health.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/03...
No accountability for Uyghurs.
Three years ago, the UN Human Rights said Beijing's abuses against Uyghurs may amount to #CrimesAgainstHumanity. China rejects the findings and recommendations. The High Commissioner Volker Turk has not provided an update.
Robust follow up is needed.
Three years ago, the UN Human Rights said Beijing's abuses against Uyghurs may amount to #CrimesAgainstHumanity. China rejects the findings and recommendations. The High Commissioner Volker Turk has not provided an update.
Robust follow up is needed.
August 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
No accountability for Uyghurs.
Three years ago, the UN Human Rights said Beijing's abuses against Uyghurs may amount to #CrimesAgainstHumanity. China rejects the findings and recommendations. The High Commissioner Volker Turk has not provided an update.
Robust follow up is needed.
Three years ago, the UN Human Rights said Beijing's abuses against Uyghurs may amount to #CrimesAgainstHumanity. China rejects the findings and recommendations. The High Commissioner Volker Turk has not provided an update.
Robust follow up is needed.
The national security trial in Hong Kong against Jimmy Lai, owner of the shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was again postponed on August 15, 2025, for health reasons.
The following statement can be attributed to @elainepearson.bsky.social, Asia director @hrw.org
The following statement can be attributed to @elainepearson.bsky.social, Asia director @hrw.org
August 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The national security trial in Hong Kong against Jimmy Lai, owner of the shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was again postponed on August 15, 2025, for health reasons.
The following statement can be attributed to @elainepearson.bsky.social, Asia director @hrw.org
The following statement can be attributed to @elainepearson.bsky.social, Asia director @hrw.org
UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor urged Chinese authorities to provide detailed information on the health conditions and treatment, and access to family members and legal representatives, of 7 human rights defenders serving prison sentences in China.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
UN Special Rapporteur: China must uphold the rights of imprisoned human rights defenders
GENEVA – China must uphold the rights of imprisoned human rights defenders, including by ensuring that they are not subjected to torture or ill-treatment, a UN expert said today.“I have been disturbed...
www.ohchr.org
August 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor urged Chinese authorities to provide detailed information on the health conditions and treatment, and access to family members and legal representatives, of 7 human rights defenders serving prison sentences in China.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
Macao authorities should unconditionally release the former lawmaker and veteran pro-democracy activist Au Kam San, who was arrested on national security charges. This is the first time the Law on Safeguarding National Security has been invoked in Macao.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
Macao: Ex-Lawmaker Held on National Security Charge
Macao authorities should unconditionally release the former lawmaker and veteran pro-democracy activist Au Kam San (區錦新), who was arrested on national security charges.
www.hrw.org
August 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Macao authorities should unconditionally release the former lawmaker and veteran pro-democracy activist Au Kam San, who was arrested on national security charges. This is the first time the Law on Safeguarding National Security has been invoked in Macao.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...
www.hrw.org/news/2025/08...