Washington, September 18 (Daily Kiran) : The World Uighur Congress (WUC) has appealed to President Donald Trump and his administration to address the alleged genocide and human rights violations against Uighurs in China’s Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. This request comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s scheduled visit to the United States on September 24.
The WUC noted that the U.S. formally recognized the deteriorating situation in Xinjiang as “genocide” for the first time on January 19, 2021. The organization highlighted that the U.S. State Department reiterated this stance in an official statement released on September 10, just weeks before Xi’s visit.
WUC President Turghunjan Alawudun emphasized that Xi’s trip to Washington presents a strategic opportunity for the U.S. to move beyond mere condemnation of Uighur genocide. He urged Trump to seize this moment to demonstrate America’s strong and vocal support for the Uighur people.
The organization accused Chinese officials of changing their methods of repression, while millions of detained and missing individuals remain unaccounted for. They also pointed out an increase in labor transfer programs, which forcibly displace Uighur workers and compel them to work under duress. Furthermore, the WUC claimed that the implementation of the “Ethnic Unity and Progressive Law” has criminalized fundamental expressions of religious and cultural rights.
Additionally, the WUC alleged that China is targeting Uighur communities abroad, disrupting their activities, and attempting to intimidate human rights activists, particularly those residing in the U.S.
The organization urged the American administration to raise Uighur issues in a concrete and effective manner during discussions with Xi Jinping and other Chinese officials in Washington. The WUC called for U.S. leadership to demand that Beijing cease the alleged “genocide and other human rights violations” against Uighurs and uphold its human rights obligations.
Moreover, the WUC appealed for pressure on China to end its cross-border repression policies, particularly within U.S. territory. They stated that this would help ensure the safety of Uighurs, Tibetans, Hong Kongers, and other Chinese diaspora communities residing in the United States.
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