The East Turkistan Government in Exile Website: The Official Platform for Documenting Violations and Publishing Political Statements

Introduction: The Digital Fortress of the East Turkistan Cause

In the face of escalating systematic repression by the Chinese Communist Party against Muslims in East Turkistan (which China calls Xinjiang), the website of the **East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE)** has emerged as the most critical political and media tool for breaking the siege of silence. The site is not merely a news platform; it represents "digital sovereignty" for the aspirations of over 40 million Uyghur, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz Muslims [East Turkistan Government in Exile](https://east-turkistan.net). In February 2026, as China's "Strike Hard" campaign enters its twelfth year, the website continues to serve as the primary engine for international diplomacy and human rights documentation, transforming raw data into cries for help that reach the halls of the United Nations and the International Criminal Court.

The Official Platform: Documenting Genocide and Settler Colonialism

The website [east-turkistan.net](https://east-turkistan.net) serves as the official repository for all political statements and human rights reports issued by the government in exile. Through this platform, it is highlighted that what is occurring is not merely transient human rights violations, but rather "settler colonialism" aimed at erasing the Islamic and Turkic identity of the indigenous population [East Turkistan Post](https://turkistanpost.com).

On February 16, 2026, the government launched the "2025 East Turkistan Human Rights Violations Index" via its website—a comprehensive database unveiled in Istanbul documenting the transformation of Chinese repression into an AI-powered digital system for mass surveillance [Uyghur Times](https://uyghurtimes.com). The site includes specialized sections documenting: 1. **Concentration Camps:** Which have held millions of Muslims under the pretext of "re-education." 2. **Forced Labor:** Which UN experts described in January 2026 as potentially amounting to "enslavement" [East Turkistan Government in Exile](https://east-turkistan.net). 3. **Cultural and Religious Destruction:** Where the site documented the destruction or damage of over 16,000 mosques, the confiscation of Qurans, and the prohibition of fasting and prayer [Tribune India](https://www.tribuneindia.com).

International Action: From the ICC to the "Board of Peace"

The website does more than just publish news; it has been the launchpad for major international legal campaigns. In February 2026, the government issued an urgent appeal through its platform to the "Board of Peace" of the U.S. administration, demanding that the East Turkistan issue be included as a permanent item on the international agenda and treated as a case of "decolonization" [East Turkistan Government in Exile](https://east-turkistan.net).

The site also closely monitors developments in the case filed before the **International Criminal Court (ICC)**, which began in July 2020. The government seeks to prosecute Chinese officials for genocide and crimes against humanity [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Turkistan_Government_in_Exile). In recent statements, Foreign Minister Salih Hudayar emphasized that the website serves as the legal tool for gathering victim testimonies and presenting them to international forums to ensure that there is no impunity [Times of Israel](https://www.timesofisrael.com).

The Perspective of the Islamic Ummah: The Duty of Support and Disappointment in Official Stances

From an authentic Islamic perspective, the East Turkistan Government in Exile website serves as a constant reminder of the concept of the "One Body." However, recent statements on the site express deep disappointment regarding the positions of some Islamic countries and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

On January 26, 2026, the government issued a strongly worded statement condemning a visit by an OIC delegation to China, describing it as a "betrayal" of Muslim blood and complicity in legitimizing genocide [Tribune India](https://www.tribuneindia.com). The site's administrators believe that the silence of Muslim leaders in the face of mosque destruction and the banning of Islamic rituals contradicts the values of Islamic brotherhood (Ukhuwwah) and justice (Adl) mandated by the Holy Quran. The website places the Ummah before its historical responsibility, asserting that the East Turkistan cause is a matter of faith and existence, not just a political dispute.

Recent Developments (2025-2026): Escalation of Digital and Political Repression

The recent period has seen dangerous shifts accurately tracked by the website, including:

• **Appointment of Wang Gang:** On February 16, 2026, the government condemned the appointment of Wang Gang as the new security chief in the region, viewing it as a step to consolidate the systematic genocide system [East Turkistan Government in Exile](https://east-turkistan.net).
• **Ghulja Massacre Anniversary:** On February 5, 2026, the site commemorated the 29th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre, renewing the call for national independence as the only solution to end the repression [East Turkistan Government in Exile](https://east-turkistan.net).
• **C5+1 Summit:** In November 2025, the government called on Central Asian countries and the United States to place the East Turkistan issue at the top of regional security priorities, warning that Chinese expansion threatens the stability of the entire region [ANI News](https://www.aninews.in).

Conclusion: The Website as a Symbol of Resistance and Hope

The East Turkistan Government in Exile website remains the beacon illuminating the darkness of Chinese repression. It embodies the will of a people who refuse to be broken and provides the world with irrefutable evidence that rights do not expire with the passage of time. For Muslims anywhere in the world, this site serves as a reference for facts and a means for advocacy, calling on everyone to stand with the oppressed in East Turkistan in response to the call for truth and justice. The continued operation of this platform, despite Chinese attempts at blocking and hacking, is in itself a victory for the values of freedom and human dignity.