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cbc Dispatches - Anthony Germain tour in East Turkistan

Tue, 12/05/2006 - 11:00

A journey to the far West of the far East -- to Xinjiang province home for the past 4,000 years to the Uyghurs of China.

UNHCR Reiterates Concerns Over Kazakhstan's Missing Chinese Uyghur

Sat, 12/02/2006 - 11:00

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) today reiterated concerns over an ethnic Uyghur asylum seeker from China who reportedly disappeared in Almaty in October.

People's Republic of China: AIDS activists at risk

Fri, 12/01/2006 - 11:00

On World AIDS Day today, Amnesty International is highlighting the plight of HIV/AIDS activists in China who continue to face serious obstacles in their work, including arbitrary detention, harassment and intimidation, and other human rights violations.

Straight-Talk Approach to China Easy, But Risky

Thu, 11/30/2006 - 11:00

Human rights groups support Harper's tough stance on China, but one expert worries the Chinese government will push back to save face
Falun Gong activists aren't alone in their support for the Canadian government's recent straight-talk on human rights with China, as several human rights groups have expressed their support.

R.Kadeer's Uyghur Human Rights Foundation Launches Website

Thu, 11/30/2006 - 11:00

The new website of the International Uyghur Human Rights and Democracy Foundation, IUHRDF, has been launched. Founded by Rebiya Kadeer in 2005, the year of her release from Chinese prison, the organization is dedicated to promoting human rights and freedom for the Uyghur people. The website will be a forum to share information about the activities of the organization and to highlight Ms. Kadeer’s work.

Uygur Muslims - Swamped by Han Influx

Wed, 11/29/2006 - 11:00

The evening light dances on the glazed pink tiles of the shapely buildings around the ancient Idkah mosque and in the enfolding dusk the site evokes tales from the 'One thousand and one nights'. But the illusion is fleeting -- none of the buildings in this spot, except for the revered mosque, is more than a few years old.

The World Uyghur Congress Successfully Concludes Its Second Assembly

Tue, 11/28/2006 - 11:00

The World Uyghur Congress has successfully held its Second Assembly from November 24 to 27 in Munich, Germany. Prominent Uyghur political leader and human rights activist Ms. Rebiya Kadeer was unanimously elected as the new President of World Uyghur Congress.

China jails Uighur activist's son

Mon, 11/27/2006 - 11:00

Alim Abdurehim The son of a well-known campaigner for the rights of China's Uighur minority has been jailed for tax evasion in the country's north-west Xinjiang province.

Canada pushes Beijing on rights

Sun, 11/26/2006 - 11:00

Under the former Liberal government of Paul Martin, Canada was for a long time out of step with the rest of the Anglosphere on international affairs and the war on terrorism. The election of conservative Stephen Harper as Prime Minister in February changed that - with one large exception: China.

Another Christian Leader Arrested and Imprisoned in Xinjiang

Wed, 11/22/2006 - 11:00

China Aid Association learned that another Christian was arrested in Xinjiang, which is the 3rd religious persecution event in Xinjiang in the past 2 months. Shandong Administrative Penalty against a House Church was revoked which is the first successful Christian case due to successful legal challenge and CAA 's international media campaign.