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CFU Joins Calls to Boycott Starbucks Over Expansion in East Turkistan: CFU joined Stop Forced Labor and other human rights advocates in calling for a boycott of Starbucks over its expansion in East Turkistan, urging the company to close its stores in the region amid ongoing forced labor and human rights abuses.
CFU Joins HRF Campaign Calling for Dr. Gulshan Abbas's Release: CFU joined the Human Rights Foundation and October 30 Coalition's #FreedomStartsWithAName campaign to demand the release of Dr. Gulshan Abbas, who has been imprisoned since 2018 in retaliation for her sister @RushanAbbas's advocacy, and draw attention to other Uyghur political prisoners.
Dr. Gulshan Abbas, a retired Uyghur doctor, mother, and grandmother, was taken by Chinese authorities in 2018, just days after her sister @RushanAbbas spoke out against the CCP's persecution of Uyghurs. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison in a secret trial on baseless charges. Her family remains separated from her, with no independent confirmation of her health or well-being.
On #PoliticalPrisonersDay, we join @HRF and the October 30 Coalition in calling for her immediate release and an end to the persecution of Uyghur political prisoners.
#FreedomStartsWithAName
China's censorship is so extreme that even a footballer's remarks about a Chinese leader can spark outrage while leaving people in China unable to see what was actually said.
As @BBCNews reports, Kylian Mbappé's comments exposed how Beijing's information controls shape what the public is allowed to hear and discuss. For Uyghurs, these restrictions are part of a familiar and broader system of censorship and repression.
Mbappé and other public figures should not apologize for speaking the truth or face pressure to remain silent to appease the CCP. Speaking openly about China's repression should never be treated as something to apologize for.
Read here: bbc.com/news/articles/cm3wv3…
Tomorrow, October 30, join @NEDemocracy, @freedomhouse, and the October 30 Coalition at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., for the Roll Call for Freedom.
From 5 to 7 PM, advocates and families will gather to honor political prisoners around the world, including Uyghurs unjustly imprisoned by the CCP, and demand their freedom.
We encourage everyone in the D.C. area to attend and stand in solidarity with those who have been imprisoned for exercising their fundamental rights.
Register here: ned.org/events/roll-call-for…
Beijing is condemning the U.S. decision to add three Chinese genomics companies to the UFLPA Entity List, calling it politically motivated and threatening retaliation.
As @Reuters reports, the companies will now face U.S. import restrictions over concerns about their links to Uyghur forced labor.
Rather than addressing the extensive evidence of forced labor and persecution in East Turkistan, the CCP continues to dismiss international scrutiny and defend companies implicated in these abuses.
CFU welcomes stronger UFLPA enforcement and urges other governments to take similar action to prevent their markets from benefiting from Uyghur forced labor.
See here:
reuters.com/world/asia-pacif…
The U.S. has banned imports from three Chinese genomics companies over concerns about their involvement in forced labor and the CCP’s persecution of Uyghurs.
These companies have been linked to genetic testing and surveillance programs used by Chinese authorities to monitor and repress Uyghurs in East Turkistan. Their involvement raises serious concerns about genetic data and surveillance technology being used by the CCP.
This is an important step in holding companies accountable for their role in these abuses. Stronger enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and similar measures from other countries are necessary to prevent companies from profiting from the suffering of Uyghurs.
Read more here: reuters.com/world/china/us-b…
This Friday, October 30, join @freedomhouse, @NEDemocracy, and the October 30 Coalition at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., for the Roll Call for Freedom from 5–7 PM EST.
The ceremony will honor political prisoners worldwide and stand with the families still fighting for their freedom. For countless Uyghur families and others suffering under authoritarian repression, keeping their loved ones' names and stories alive is essential to demanding justice and accountability.
We encourage everyone in the D.C. area to attend and show their solidarity.
Register: freedomhouse.org/event/roll-…
#FreeThemAll
This Friday in DC: Join Freedom House, the October 30 Coalition, and @NEDemocracy at the Lincoln Memorial for Roll Call for Freedom, honoring political prisoners worldwide and calling for their release.
October 30 | 5–7 PM ET
Register: freedomhouse.org/event/roll-…
A story of courage, family separation, and the devastating reach of the CCP's transnational repression.
In an article for @BitterWinterMag, a Uyghur activist in the Netherlands shares his struggle to find answers about 19 missing family members, the death of his father in detention, and the violence he faced while peacefully protesting in The Hague.
His story reflects the suffering of countless Uyghur families who have been torn apart by Beijing's persecution, with relatives imprisoned or disappeared and those living abroad facing intimidation for speaking out. Governments must do more to protect Uyghur communities from transnational repression and demand accountability for the families still waiting for answers.
Read here:
bitterwinter.org/a-moral-sig…
Starbucks has chosen to expand its business in the Uyghur region despite overwhelming evidence of state-imposed forced labor, mass detention, and crimes against humanity committed against Uyghurs by the CCP.
We stand with @stopforcdlabour in demanding that @Starbucks close its stores in the region. Every new investment helps normalize business as usual in a place where Uyghurs continue to face systematic persecution.
‼️ We're shocked to hear that @Starbucks opened two stores in the #Uyghur Region when many companies are leaving due to state-imposed forced labour & human rights abuses. Starbucks MUST shut down its stores in the Uyghur Region. Help us build the pressure!
Beijing continues to intensify its exploitation of East Turkistan’s land, resources, and people to fuel its economic ambitions. It has expanded exports, energy production, and international trade in a region where it has imprisoned Uyghurs, subjected them to forced labor, and attacked their culture and identity.
This new @WSJ article details how the CCP continues to exploit the region and its people despite years of international condemnation, all while foreign companies continue pursuing business opportunities there.
Economic expansion cannot come at the expense of Uyghur lives and fundamental rights.
Read here:
wsj.com/world/china/xinjiang…\
Congratulations to @ZumretErkin on announcing her candidacy for the @BlocQuebecois nomination in Laurier–Sainte-Marie!
Zumretay has spent years advocating for Uyghur rights and bringing international attention to the CCP’s persecution of the Uyghur people. Her dedication and experience have made her a strong voice for human rights, and we are excited to see her take on this new challenge.
We wish her all the best in her campaign and endeavors!
J’ai l’immense privilège de vous annoncer ma candidature à l’investiture du @BlocQuebecois dans Laurier–Sainte-Marie, en vue de la prochaine élection partielle.
Starbucks Linked to Seized Uyghur Property: A Közet investigation reveals that Starbucks' new flagship store in Urumqi was built on the former driveway of property seized from a Uyghur family, raising questions about the company's due diligence and expansion in the region.
Roll Call for Freedom to Highlight Political Prisoners: Freedom House, The National Endowment for Democracy and the October 30 Coalition will host a gathering at the Lincoln Memorial on October 30 to honor political prisoners worldwide, including Uyghurs imprisoned by the CCP, and demand their release.
