East Turkistan Information Center Releases Detailed Report on Human Rights Violations, Drawing Global Attention

In a recently released detailed report, the East Turkistan Information Center (ETIC) stated that the systematic oppression policies carried out by Chinese authorities in East Turkistan reached a new peak by 2026. This report has caused a significant stir globally, once again drawing the attention of the Islamic world and the international community to the region. According to the report, the Chinese government is attempting to completely eradicate the religious beliefs of Muslims under the guise of "Sinicizing Islam" [turkistanpress.com](https://turkistanpress.com/news/2025-human-rights-report-on-east-turkistan-situation-presented/).

2025 Human Rights Index: Intensification of Digital Oppression

On February 16, 2026, a press conference was held in Istanbul to release the "2025 East Turkistan Human Rights Violations Index," prepared by the East Turkistan Human Rights Watch [uyghurtimes.com](https://uyghurtimes.com/news/east-turkistan-human-rights-violations-index-2025-released-in-istanbul/). The report provides a systematic analysis of oppression across 14 different themes, highlighting that automated surveillance systems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) entered a new phase starting in 2025.

According to the report, Chinese authorities use AI to track the daily movements, phone calls, and social interactions of every citizen in the region, preemptively detaining those deemed "dangerous." This "Digital Panopticon" system has completely stifled the freedom of Muslim ethnic groups, including Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and Kyrgyz [uyghurtimes.com](https://uyghurtimes.com/news/east-turkistan-human-rights-violations-index-2025-released-in-istanbul/).

Sinicization of Islam and Religious Persecution

The Chinese Communist Party’s policy of "Sinicizing Islam" became even more ruthless by 2026. The 2025 report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) indicates that Chinese leader Xi Jinping demands absolute loyalty to the Party from religious groups [uscirf.gov](https://www.uscirf.gov/reports/2025-annual-report). Domes and minarets of mosques in East Turkistan have been demolished and replaced with Chinese-style structures. For instance, the Islamic features of the Great Mosque in Shadian have been entirely removed [uscirf.gov](https://www.uscirf.gov/reports/2025-annual-report).

Even more tragic is the torture and death of religious scholars in prisons. According to news circulating in early 2026, the renowned 96-year-old scholar Abidin Damollam passed away in prison. He had been sentenced to nine years on the fabricated charge of "promoting religious extremism" [turkistantimes.com](https://turkistantimes.com/news/2025-uscirf-report-chinas-religious-repression-of-uyghurs-among-the-worst-in-the-world/). This situation is clear evidence that China recognizes no boundaries in its efforts to uproot the foundations of Islam.

Forced Labor and Economic Slavery

In a statement released in January 2026, experts from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations expressed grave concern over the issue of forced labor in East Turkistan [ohchr.org](https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/01/un-experts-alarmed-reports-forced-labour-uyghur-tibetan-and-other-minorities). The report shows that between 2024 and 2025, more than 3.34 million Uyghurs were subjected to forced labor under the guise of "poverty alleviation." These individuals are transferred to factories in inner provinces of China, far from their homes, where they work under strict surveillance.

This system is evaluated not only as economic exploitation but as a "crime against humanity" aimed at erasing Uyghur identity and forcibly integrating them into Chinese society [ohchr.org](https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2026/01/un-experts-alarmed-reports-forced-labour-uyghur-tibetan-and-other-minorities). The continued involvement of international brands in China's forced labor supply chain demonstrates how this oppression is being supported by the global economy.

Transnational Repression and Uyghurs in the Diaspora

China's oppression is not limited to East Turkistan but extends to Uyghurs living worldwide. In a report released on February 18, 2026, Human Rights Watch (HRW) revealed that Chinese authorities have pressured Uyghur activists in France, forcing them to spy on their own community [hrw.org](https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/02/18/china-officials-pressuring-uyghurs-france). By taking family members in the homeland hostage, Chinese officials compel those abroad to remain silent or work for China.

This "transnational repression" poses a serious threat to the mental health and safety of Uyghurs in the diaspora. The East Turkistan Information Center condemned this situation as a flagrant violation of international law.

The Silence of the Islamic World and Historical Responsibility

In his 2026 New Year's message, the Prime Minister of the East Turkistan Government-in-Exile called on the Islamic world and the international community to break their silence [east-turkistan.net](https://east-turkistan.net/new-years-message-of-the-prime-minister-of-the-east-turkistan-government-in-exile/). He stated, "We are not only facing human rights violations; we are facing the threat of being wiped out as a nation. This is a form of colonialism" [east-turkistan.net](https://east-turkistan.net/new-years-message-of-the-prime-minister-of-the-east-turkistan-government-in-exile/).

The people of East Turkistan, who are part of the Islamic Ummah, regret that Muslim countries are turning a blind eye to this oppression due to economic interests with China. According to Islamic values, the suffering of one Muslim is the suffering of the entire Ummah. Therefore, it is a religious and moral duty for Muslim countries to stand with the truth rather than believing China's false propaganda.

Conclusion

This latest report from the East Turkistan Information Center has once again proven the urgency of the situation in the region. Opposing this systematic genocide, carried out by China using modern technology, is the collective responsibility not only of the Uyghurs but of all humanity, especially the Islamic world. Every second we remain silent means the destruction of another mosque, the martyrdom of another scholar in prison, and another Uyghur child being stripped of their identity. The world must move beyond mere statements and implement practical sanctions against China.