Media Advisory: Concern over the use of the inaccurate term "Chinese Muslim" to refer to Uyghurs

Washington, UAA, 02 Mar 2010 – Although the use of the term “Chinese Muslim” to describe…

Four new death sentences issued in East Turkestan

Cell phone users detained, punished for sending “harmful” text messages UAA, Washington, 27 Jan 2010 –…

Increased security budget fails to address root causes of instability in East Turkestan

UAA, Washington, 14 Jan 2010 – The Uyghur American Association (UAA) fears that the near doubling…

Obama should reiterate U.S. concern over Uyghur issues during China trip

The Uyghur American Association (UAA) thanks the U.S. government for expressing concern over the recent executions…

Uyghur American Association strongly condemns execution of nine men in East Turkestan

UAA, Washington, 09 Nov 2009 – The Uyghur American Association (UAA) condemns, in the strongest possible…

China replaces "biased" Uyghur judicial personnel, according to report

UAA, Washington, 04 Nov 2009 – The Uyghur American Association (UAA) calls for investigation into a…

"Strike hard" campaign indicates stepped-up drive to round up, intimidate Uyghurs

UAA, Washington, 03 Nov 2009 – The Uyghur American Association (UAA) condemns Chinese authorities’ launching of…

UAA condemns lengthy prison sentences for 19 Ghulja men convicted of “endangering state security” in connection with July 5 unrest

UAA, Washington, 29 Oct 2009 – The Uyghur American Association (UAA) condemns the convictions and prison…

Politicized verdicts for six Uyghur defendants given death sentences

UAA, Washington, 14 Oct 2009 – Following an unannounced trial on October 12, the Intermediate People’s…

Uyghurs as indigenous people; a new UHRP report highlights Chinese government violations of Uyghurs’ indigenous rights

UAA, Washington, 05 Oct 2009 – Sixty years after the founding of the People’s Republic of…

On China’s 60th National Day, Uyghurs are left out of the celebration

UAA, Washington, 01 Oct 2009 – While the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) observed the 60th anniversary…