Latest Reports from East Turkistan News Agency: Detailed Analysis of Political and Social Changes in the Uyghur Region

Introduction: The Voice of the Ummah and the Torch of Truth

For many years, the East Turkistan News Agency (ETNA) has served as a window to the world and the voice of the Ummah for Uyghur Muslims living under the strict information blockade of the Chinese Communist Party. Today, the situation in East Turkistan is not merely a human rights issue; it is a systematic assault on the identity, faith, and dignity of the entire Islamic world. According to the latest reports from ETNA in February 2026, political and social pressure in the region has entered a new phase, where Chinese authorities, under the guise of "Sinicizing Islam," are criminalizing even the most basic religious activities [Source](https://turkistanpress.com).

The 2025 Human Rights Index and the Escalation of Digital Oppression

The "2025 East Turkistan Human Rights Violations Index," released in Istanbul on February 16, 2026, indicates that China's repressive policies in the region have become more systematic and digitalized [Source](https://uyghurtimes.com). The report emphasizes that the physical control mechanisms of 2024 have fully transitioned into automated surveillance systems powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) by 2025. This system analyzes the daily movements, social interactions, and religious inclinations of every Uyghur Muslim, pre-identifying those deemed "dangerous."

This digital apartheid system monitors whether Muslims go to mosques, observe fasting, or use Islamic greetings. According to ETNA, under this high-tech surveillance, the social fabric of Uyghur society is being completely dismantled [Source](https://turkistanpress.com).

Assault on Islamic Identity: Banning Greetings and Altering Mosques

According to recently leaked police meeting records, the traditional Islamic greeting "Assalamu Alaikum" has been banned in cities like Kashgar, with residents forced to use phrases praising the Communist Party instead [Source](https://uyghurcongress.org). This is not just a linguistic issue; it is an attempt to sever the connection to Allah in the hearts of Muslims by eliminating one of Islam's most fundamental symbols.

As part of the "Sinicization of Islam" policy, Chinese authorities have destroyed or modified over 16,000 mosques, removing domes and minarets to transform them into Chinese-style buildings [Source](https://tribuneindia.com). Today's reports from ETNA highlight that even in surviving mosques, Chinese tourists are permitted to dance, desecrating the holy sites of Muslims [Source](https://turkistanpress.com). Such actions represent a battle of faith that should provoke outrage across the global Muslim community.

International Political Games and the Stance of the OIC

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) issued a statement in January 2026 strongly condemning the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for its close ties with China [Source](https://tribuneindia.com). The visit of OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha to Beijing and his support for China's policies in East Turkistan have been labeled a "betrayal" by Uyghur Muslims [Source](https://uyghurstudy.org).

Leaders of the Islamic world are prioritizing economic interests and remaining silent while their brothers and sisters face genocide. ETNA warns that such political stances severely damage the unity of the Ummah, allowing China to use this silence to legitimize its crimes [Source](https://east-turkistan.net).

Forced Labor and Economic Slavery

Another major crime committed by China in East Turkistan is the "forced labor" system. Thousands of Uyghur youths, after graduating from so-called "training" camps, are forcibly transferred to factories in inner Chinese provinces to work as slaves [Source](https://genocidewatch.com). Reports continue to surface regarding the presence of Uyghur forced labor in the supply chains of international brands.

While the US and the EU have implemented some sanctions, Chinese authorities mask this as "poverty alleviation" [Source](https://uscirf.gov). According to ETNA's analysis, this system aims to destroy the economic independence of Uyghurs and make them entirely dependent on the Chinese state.

The Situation of Uyghurs in Turkey and the Responsibility of the Ummah

Turkey has long been a safe haven for Uyghur Muslims. However, in recent years, as relations with China have strengthened, some Uyghurs in Turkey have faced "restriction codes" and detentions [Source](https://hrw.org). This situation has caused great concern within the Uyghur diaspora.

From an Islamic perspective, surrendering one Muslim to an oppressor is a grave sin and a betrayal. ETNA calls upon the entire Ummah, especially the people and government of Turkey, to protect their brothers and sisters and not succumb to China's pressure [Source](https://ihh.org.tr).

Conclusion: The Struggle for Justice

Today's news from the East Turkistan News Agency shows us that while oppression in the Uyghur region is intensifying, the will of the Uyghur people to preserve their faith and identity remains unbroken. As an Ummah, our responsibility is to voice this oppression to the world, boycott products made with forced labor, and provide political support to the people of East Turkistan. Allah's justice will surely prevail, but our position in this trial will be accounted for before history and Allah.