World Uyghur Congress marks ninth anniversary of Yarkand massacre

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

Washington: The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has been nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize.

World Uyghur Congress applauds Genocide Resolution in European Parliament

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

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

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

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.