East Turkistan National Liberation Center Issues Important Statement on Current Political Situation and Future of the National Cause

Introduction: Resisting Oppression and Proclaiming the Truth

At the beginning of 2026, another significant step was taken toward making the East Turkistan people's will for self-determination and independence heard by the world. The East Turkistan National Liberation Center issued a comprehensive statement regarding the current complex political situation, China's ongoing genocidal policies, and the future strategy of the national cause. This statement indicates that the struggle of the Uyghurs—as a part of the Islamic Ummah—to preserve their religious and national identity has reached a new turning point.

The statement emphasizes that the East Turkistan issue is not merely a human rights concern, but a sacred struggle for the existence, faith, and territorial integrity of a nation. As reported by Radio Free Asia, the Chinese authorities' religious pressure and cultural genocide in the region became even more systematic by the end of 2025, prompting the National Liberation Center to call for urgent measures in response to this situation.

Current Political Situation: China's "Sinicization of Islam" Policy

In its statement, the East Turkistan National Liberation Center strongly condemned the religious persecution carried out by China under the guise of the "Sinicization of Islam." The statement points out that the demolition of mosques, the confiscation of the Holy Quran, and the imprisonment of religious scholars are attacks not only on Uyghurs but on the values of the entire Islamic world. According to reports from the Uyghur Human Rights Project, the Chinese government has completely banned the religious activities of Muslims in the region, forcing them to renounce their faith.

The National Liberation Center described this situation as "the greatest oppression of the century." The statement also exposed China's tactics of using the "Belt and Road" initiative to make Muslim countries economically dependent, thereby silencing them regarding the genocide in East Turkistan. In this regard, the Center called on the Islamic world to be vigilant against China's economic traps and to stand by their religious brothers and sisters.

Future Development of the National Cause and Strategic Goals

The most crucial part of the statement focuses on the future of the national cause, with the East Turkistan National Liberation Center prioritizing the following points:

1. Will for Independence: The Center reaffirmed that East Turkistan is historically an independent state and that China's occupation is illegal. It was revealed that the future goal is not merely autonomy, but full independence. 2. International Diplomacy: Continuing to expose China's crimes at the UN and other international bodies in coordination with the World Uyghur Congress and other organizations. Specifically, working to further strengthen measures like the US and EU "Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act." 3. Relations with the Islamic World: Conducting international lobbying activities to change the stance of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) toward China. The statement suggested that Muslim populations should pressure their governments to bring the East Turkistan issue to the agenda.

Responsibility of the Islamic Ummah: A Sense of Unity

According to the Islamic faith, "Muslims are like the limbs of a single body; if one limb aches, the rest feel the pain." Reminding the world of this Hadith, the East Turkistan National Liberation Center called on Muslims worldwide to support their brothers and sisters in East Turkistan. As frequently mentioned in media outlets like Al Jazeera, the oppression in East Turkistan is not just political, but a battle for faith.

In its statement, the Center characterized the silence of some Muslim world leaders regarding China's oppression as a "betrayal of the spirit of the Ummah." At the same time, it expressed gratitude to Muslim youth, scholars, and civil society organizations around the world who have been supporting the East Turkistan cause. Emphasizing that this support must become more systematic and organized in the future, the slogan "The liberation of East Turkistan is the victory of the entire Ummah" was put forward.

Call to the International Community: The Time for Justice Has Come

The East Turkistan National Liberation Center called on the international community, especially democratic nations, to impose stricter economic and political sanctions on China. The statement noted the necessity of increasing the number of countries that officially recognize China's crimes in East Turkistan as "crimes against humanity" and "genocide."

Furthermore, it was proposed that products manufactured in forced labor factories in the region should be completely banned from entering global markets. The Center called on international courts to hold Chinese officials accountable, warning that delaying justice paves the way for the continuation of oppression.

Conclusion: Hope and Victory

This historic statement from the East Turkistan National Liberation Center is proof that the Uyghur people will never surrender and will fight to the end to achieve their rights. Regardless of how heavy the oppression may be, the central theme of the statement was the belief that truth will ultimately triumph over falsehood.

This struggle will be won not only through politics but through strong faith, unity, and international cooperation. The people of East Turkistan are waiting for the dawn of their freedom and need the help of conscientious people worldwide, especially their Muslim brothers and sisters. The National Liberation Center's statement is another resolute step toward achieving this noble goal.