The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) issued a press release on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), calling on the international community for sustained action against severe human rights abuses.
Key Details of the WUC Appeal
- Marking October 1: The WUC views the PRC anniversary not as a celebration, but as a symbol of the loss of freedom, basic rights, and the ongoing occupation and repression in East Turkistan.
- Impacted Communities: The appeal highlights abuses faced by Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, Tibetans, and Southern Mongolians.
- Core Demands:
- Release millions of arbitrarily detained Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic people.
- End genocidal and forced assimilation policies, including the coercive implementation of the new Ethnic Unity Law.
- Establish clear, measurable human rights goals and apply targeted sanctions on complicit entities and individuals.
- Support the self-determination rights of the Uyghur population.
Global Protests and Coordination
- Joint Demonstrations: The WUC and various human rights defenders organized coordinated protests in international cities, including locations in Germany, Belgium, and Türkiye.
- Berlin Protest: Held on October 1, 2026, from 16:00 to 19:00 PM in front of the Chinese Embassy at Märkisches Ufer 54.
- Istanbul Protest: Held on October 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM in front of the Chinese Consulate General in Tarabya.
