As IUETO, we continue our civil diplomacy visits to Indonesia with University Muhammadiyah Bandung. Later, we held consultations with the President and Vice President of the West Java Regional Parliament regarding the Uyghur Diaspora and regional activities. We extend our gratitude to Mr. Tiar Bahtiyar, Iwan Suryawan, Ono Surono, and Memo Hermawan for their warm welcome. We hope that these meetings will strengthen and carry the Uyghur Diaspora into the future.

On February 5, 1997, a horrific massacre took place in East Turkestan. Do not forget, do not let it be forgotten! #EastTurkestanGenocide #DoNotStaySilent

As the International Union of East Turkestan Organizations diplomacy approach began in Jakarta, Indonesia. Our meetings, which started with OIC Youth representatives and Ms. Astrid Nadya Rizqita, continued at the headquarters of the Majelis Ulema Indonesia. We held discussions with the central management, the secretary general, and representatives from institutions such as Muhammadiyah, Bersis, and Friends for Palestine. Under the leadership of Buya Amirsyah Tambunan and Dr. Sudarnoto, we conducted a workshop on civil diplomacy for Uyghurs in Indonesia in 2025. We also consulted with the central management of the Islamic Students Association (Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam) about collaborative efforts.

On January 31st, IUETO, in collaboration with its local partner organization and with the endorsement of IDC, successfully delivered emergency humanitarian aid to 48 Uyghur detainees held at the Thailand Immigration Detention Center. The kits containing pants, almonds, Uyghur Roast Soup, Uyghur bread (Naan), bananas, and tangerines have been delivered to the detained Uyghurs. This assistance was provided on behalf of the entire Uyghur diaspora worldwide, reaffirming our collective commitment to supporting Uyghurs in crisis.

As IUETO, we carried out civil diplomacy and field efforts with our international and regional partners for the 48 Uyghur Turks whose extradition from Thailand to China was brought to the agenda. Stay tuned for updates on our Union and our ongoing efforts...

📌Correction: 1939-2018

On the 7th anniversary of the martyrdom of the scholar Muhammad Salih Damolla, who was martyred at the age of 82 in a concentration camp with torture, we remember him with mercy and longing.

NEVER FORGET THE GULJA MASSACRE! We invite you to join our press conference to honor the martyrs of the Gulja Massacre, who were brutally killed by the oppressive Chinese regime for their struggle for independence and human rights in East Turkistan, and to raise our voices against the ongoing genocide perpetrated by China. 🗓️February 5, 2025 📍 Istanbul Chinese Consulate 🕚11:00 am SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE OCCUPATION!

RT @IstiqlalTurkce: Tayland'daki Uygurları Çin'e geri göndermek, onları ölüme göndermekle aynıdır.! #UygurlarıÖlümeGönderme

RT @adrianzenz: Over 130 scholars and researchers, including myself, have signed this statement urging the Thai authorities to refrain from…

🚨Urgent Appeal: Uyghur Lives Are in Danger! 48 Uyghurs detained in Thailand are facing imminent deportation to China on January 20. If deported, they will be subjected to torture and possibly death. #DontSendUyghurstoDeath hashtag and demand immediate action. We urge the people, international communities, and state authorities to intervene and stop this tragedy. @UNHumanRights @KhaledBeydoun

The struggle for justice of the Uyghurs arrested in Thailand in 2013-2014 has been ongoing for over 10 years under severe inhumane conditions. The 48 Uyghurs who are still detained continue to face serious violations, including malnutrition, lack of access to healthcare, and mistreatment.

Today, representatives of the International Union of East Turkistan Organizations (IUETO) met with the Ambassador of Thailand in Ankara. The primary purpose of the meeting was to brief the Thai Embassy on the situation of Uyghurs detained in Thailand for the past 12 years, as well as the recent reports regarding their potential deportation to China, and to convey the concerns of our people. The meeting proved to be highly productive. The Ambassador kindly shared an official letter from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs with us. The letter included the following statement: 'The Thai government makes decisions based on its independent will, its constitution, its commitment to international law, agreements with other countries, and its dedication to human rights principles. The Thai government has not made any decision to deport Uyghurs to China. We are taking serious steps to ensure the safety, physical, and mental well-being of Uyghurs in Thailand, and to assist them in other ways. The Uyghur people can rest assured. We have not made any decision to deport them to a country where they would face the risk of death or disappearance. We are addressing this matter with the utmost care and attention.'

International Union of East Turkistan Organizations successfully held important meetings during its visit to the Netherlands. Our Secretary General, Abdureşit Eminhaci, and Board Member, Nizamuddin Temkini, met with Abulqasim Abdulaziz, President of the European East Turkistan Education Foundation, along with its board members. The discussions focused on joint projects and initiatives to be implemented with our partner organizations in Europe, both in the short and long term.

Prof. Dr. Afendi Salleh, in his interview at the 7th International East Turkestan National Unity Council, made significant remarks regarding East Turkestan’s visibility in the media.

International Union of East Turkistan Organizations 1st Expanded Consultation Meeting Report of 2025

Dr. Adrian Zenz evaluates the role of human rights mechanisms in East Turkistan and whether they represent a reliable framework in addressing the issue.