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Indian Uyghur Society is an initiative established with the joint effort of the Uyghur ethnic community in India to achieve social prosperity and community unity to introduce Uyghur culture to the Indian public

05/08/2026

🚨 URGENT APPEAL TO THE GLOBAL UYGHUR DIASPORA & HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS 🚨
Three Uyghur brothers (Adil, Abduhaliq, and Salamu Tursun) who fled persecution in East Turkistan (Xinjiang) have been held in detention in India for over a decade. Having completed their initial prison terms years ago, they remain locked up and face the constant threat of deportation to China.
The Indian Uyghur Society and human rights advocates call on global Uyghur organizations, NGOs, and foreign governments to step forward:
1️⃣ Third-Country Resettlement: Assist in securing political asylum or safe passage to a third country so they can be released from Indian custody.
2️⃣ Financial & Medical Support: Provide financial assistance to cover basic needs and necessary medical care while they remain imprisoned.
Together, we must ensure these brothers are not returned to danger. Silence is not an option.
🔗 Reach out to partner organizations or contact us to offer support.

14/07/2026

Law as a Weapon vs. Law as a Shield: Understanding Uyghur Ethnic Law. ⚖️🌐
International legal frameworks are designed to protect minority identities, cultural heritage, and regional autonomy. However, the application of "ethnic laws" in the Uyghur homeland has systematically stripped away the very autonomy they claim to guarantee.
True rule of law must preserve dignity, not mandate assimilation.
As the Indian Uyghur Society, we stand firmly with global legal experts, human rights defenders, and the global diaspora to voice a clear message:
Culture is not a crime. Identity is not a threat.
We urge the international community, legal scholars, and civil society in India and abroad to look beyond the bureaucratic text and witness the ground reality.

09/07/2026

Security update from the Indian Uyghur Society: 🛡️
Over the past few days, our accounts have targeted by phishing and hacking attempts. We want to reassure everyone that our security measures are robust, and our accounts are safe.
Please stay vigilant—if you ever receive unusual direct messages (DMs) or links claiming to be from us, do not click them. We are doing everything necessary to protect our community's space online.

08/07/2026

The World Cannot Look Away: Standing in Solidarity with East Turkistan 🌍🕊️

The Indian Uyghur Society stands in unwavering solidarity with our brothers and sisters in East Turkistan, who continue to face a systemic erasure of their faith, culture, and basic identity. What is happening today is a blatant violation of international law and a direct assault on human dignity.

🕌 The Erasure of Faith & Culture

Thousands of sacred mosques, shrines, and ancestral cemeteries have been systematically demolished, closed, or stripped of their Islamic architecture. Under the newly enforced Ethnic Unity Law and the guise of "national security," simple, everyday acts of faith—fasting during Ramadan, owning a Quran, or wearing traditional attire—have been completely criminalized. Forced assimilation is actively rewriting the heritage of a people.

🌐 The Digital War & Propaganda

Beyond the physical containment and forced labor camps, a heavily funded digital propaganda campaign is targeting global social media. State-sponsored narratives aggressively push a whitewashed version of "ethnic harmony" designed to drown out the reality of forced cultural destruction and the painful separation of families.

We must not let curated algorithms and staged narratives blind us to genuine human suffering. Awareness is our first line of defense against erasure.

04/07/2026

On July 5, 2009, a peaceful protest in Urumqi demanding basic dignity and accountability was met with state violence. The Urumqi Massacre wasn't just a single dark day—it was the catalyst for the digital blackouts, mass surveillance, and systemic cultural erasure that the Uyghur people endure today.
As the Uyghur community in India, we stand from a land defined by its pluralism and freedom to honor the lives lost, the families torn apart, and the thousands who vanished into silence.
Securing the future means refusing to let the past be forgotten. We call on our Indian friends, civil society, and the global community to stand against oppression and speak up for the rights, culture, and survival of East Turkistan.
Silence is complicity. 🕊️
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24/06/2026

Enabling the Eyeballs of Authoritarianism: The Global Footprint of Chinese Mass Surveillance 🌐🔴While dozens of nations across Latin America, Africa, and Central Asia have readily integrated cheap Chinese CCTV networks into their urban grids, India stands as a critical firewall against this digital expansionism.Under strict cybersecurity mandates, India has effectively banned mass market connected surveillance systems from Chinese state-linked firms like Hikvision and Dahua. The reason is rooted in undeniable national security: a dangerous data-sharing vector involving both Beijing and Islamabad. Security investigations have repeatedly highlighted the immense risk of unverified Chinese chipsets—where sensitive live data feeds, urban tracking metrics, and infrastructure monitoring can be exfiltrated through covert backdoors, directly feeding the military and intelligence coordination between China and Pakistan.For the global Uyghur community, this is not just a theoretical debate about data privacy; it is a lived nightmare. The very same facial recognition software, automated tracking algorithms, and integrated command networks being exported to foreign governments were built, trained, and perfected on the bodies of millions of Uyghurs trapped within East Turkestan. China’s "Safe City" exports are nothing more than the globalization of the Xinjiang concentration camp model—repackaged as affordable civic management tools.By choosing technological sovereignty, India is protecting its critical borders, its defense centers, and its people from a dual-threat espionage network. The rest of the democratic world must wake up to the true price tag of cheap hardware. Totalitarian surveillance tools do not keep citizens safe—they turn cities into digital open-air prisons.

05/06/2026

🕌 Honoring Our Ancestors & Heritage
Today, the President of the Indian Uyghur Society visited the historic Uyghur Graveyard near Yarkand Sarai in Kashmir.
Standing on this sacred ground, which holds centuries of shared history, culture, and deep-rooted connections, he offered prayers and recited Surah Al-Fatiha for the departed souls of our ancestors.
"To remember our roots is to keep our identity alive."
This visit reminds us of the enduring legacy of the Uyghur community in Kashmir and our commitment to preserving our heritage for generations to come. May peace and blessings be upon those who came before us. 🤲✨

02/06/2026

Strengthening Bonds: Indian Uyghur Society and 108 Peace Institute Meet in Srinagar
We are pleased to share that the President of the Indian Uyghur Society, Mr. Wasim Abdullah, recently held a significant meeting with Mr. Yeshi Dawa, Senior Researcher at the US-based nonprofit 108 Peace Institute, in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
Mr. Yeshi Dawa—a distinguished former journalist, political anchor, and Bureau Chief for Radio Free Asia—frequently engages with academic institutions across India on the geopolitics of Tibet and the enduring legacy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
During their discussion, Mr. Abdullah and Mr. Dawa explored shared challenges and opportunities for mutual support. Recognizing the deeply intertwined struggles for freedom, identity, and dignity, both leaders formally agreed to work together in every possible capacity to uplift and advocate for the Uyghur and Tibetan communities.
This meeting marks a vital step forward in fostering solidarity and collective action for human rights and cultural preservation.

26/05/2026

🌙 Eid al-Adha Mubarak Bolsun! 🕌✨
From our family to yours, the Indian Uyghur Society wishes you, your loved ones, and the entire global Ummah a blessed, peaceful, and joyous Eid al-Adha.
As we celebrate this sacred day of sacrifice, faith, and unity, we hold our community close in our hearts, bridging our rich traditions with the warmth of our home here in India. May your days be filled with the warmth of family, the joy of giving, and the blessings of peace.
Qurban Heytinglargha Mubarek Bolsun!
(قۇربان ھېيتىڭلارغا مۇبارەك بولسۇن!)
Wishing everyone a safe and beautiful celebration. Let us spread kindness, share our blessings, and pray for peace and justice across the world. 🤲❤️

11/05/2026

☕ One Silk Road, Two Salty Teas
Across the high passes of the Himalayas and the ancient trading routes of the Silk Road, a unique flavor unites us: the love for salt tea. Today, we celebrate the shared heritage of the Uyghur Atkyan Chai and the Ladakhi Noon Chai. While borders may separate regions, our tea culture tells a story of centuries-old connections, nomadic endurance, and warm hospitality.
Why we love them:
Both teas are more than just a drink; they are a survival tool for high altitudes and cold climates. They provide essential electrolytes and fats (thanks to the generous addition of milk and butter!) that have fueled travelers for generations.

Whether you are sitting in a courtyard in Kashgar or a kitchen in Leh, the sound of tea being poured is the sound of home.

"A cup of tea is a bridge between souls."

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