Monthly Archives: July 2015

VIDEO: Uyghur American community raises its voice on human rights abuses

Posted on July 24, 2015 by greg

On July 2, 2015, the Uyghur American Association organized a protest in front of China’s embassy in Washington, DC. The protest commemorated the sixth anniversary of unrest in Urumchi, when a massive crackdown on peaceful protests resulted in untold numbers … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: UHRP Celebrates 1st International Uyghur Language Day

Posted on July 2, 2015 by greg

On June 15, 2015, the Uyghur Human Rights Project celebrated the first International Uyghur Language Day. China has promoted a policy of bilingual education in East Turkestan, and as a result, Uyghurs in their homeland have lost the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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