China's global crackdown shadows Uyghur activism as Beijing's expanding repression beyond its borders are raised in Canada
China's global crackdown shadows Uyghur activism as Beijing's expanding repression beyond its borders are raised in Canada
China's global crackdown shadows Uyghur activism, rights advocacy
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of international engagements aimed at exposing what it describes as China's ongoing repression of Uyghurs, intensif...
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of international engagements aimed at exposing what it describes as China's ongoing repression of Uyghurs, intensifying global attention on China's policies in East Turkistan [known as Xinjiang in China].
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Concerns over China's expanding repression beyond its borders were raised in Canada. World Uyghur Congress [WUC] Vice President Zumretay Arkin testified before a parliamentary human rights subcommittee, warning that China's transnational repression continues to target Uyghurs abroad. She argued that existing safeguards remain too narrow, often excluding everyday harassment and coercion faced by diaspora communities, and urged stronger legal frameworks and protections.
Arkin also participated in an advocacy week in Ottawa, engaging with Canadian lawmakers and civil society groups. Discussions focused heavily on allegations of forced labour involving Uyghurs and the need for stricter enforcement of legislation such as Bill C-251. Meetings included senior political figures across party lines, highlighting growing international scrutiny of China's policies.
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