The Uyghurstan Liberation Organization Issues Official Statement on Current Situation and Future Development, Reaffirming Its Political Stance

Introduction: Hope Under Oppression and the Voice of Liberation

At the beginning of 2026, the liberation struggle of the people of East Turkistan entered a new historical phase. As the Chinese occupying regime's policies of genocide and religious suppression in the region entered their 12th year, the "Uyghurstan Liberation Organization" (ULO) issued an official statement regarding the current situation and future development of the region, reaffirming its political stance. This statement has caused a significant stir on the global political stage, particularly within the Islamic world. The organization asserted that East Turkistan is a colony occupied by China and that this issue is not merely a human rights concern, but a struggle for independence for the existence and freedom of a nation [Source](https://east-turkistan.net).

Current Situation: "Normalized" Genocide and Religious Persecution

By 2026, the Chinese government transitioned its suppression in East Turkistan into a phase of "normalization." In its statement, the Uyghurstan Liberation Organization pointed out that the policies China carries out under the guise of "counter-terrorism" are actually aimed at the complete eradication of a nation. Currently, the assault on Islam in the region has reached its peak; during the 2026 month of Ramadan, Uyghur Muslims were completely prohibited from fasting and were even forced to remain under video surveillance in their own homes [Source](https://campaignforuyghurs.org).

The organization's statement emphasized that Chinese authorities are systematically assimilating Turkic Muslim peoples, including Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and Kyrgyz, using "political security" as a pretext. The destruction of thousands of mosques, the rewriting of the Holy Quran with Chinese ideology, and the separation of children from their families to be confined in camp schools are the most tragic aspects of this genocide [Source](https://east-turkistan.net). Under these circumstances, the Uyghurstan Liberation Organization called upon the international community, especially the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), to break its silence.

Political Stance: Independence and Self-Determination

The most crucial point in the Uyghurstan Liberation Organization's statement is the restoration of the political status of East Turkistan. The organization categorically rejected the Chinese name "Xinjiang" (New Frontier) and once again declared that the historical and legal name of this land is "East Turkistan" or "Uyghurstan" [Source](https://uyghuristan.org).

The statement declared: "Our struggle is not just to escape prisons, but to live freely under our own flag on our own land, with our Islamic values and national identity." The organization called on Western countries and other democratic nations to recognize East Turkistan as an "occupied country" and to take practical steps against China's colonial policies [Source](https://east-turkistan.net). This stance was released in coordination with the 2026 New Year's address of the East Turkistan Government-in-Exile, demonstrating the unity of Uyghur political forces in the diaspora.

The Responsibility of the Islamic World and the Test of the Ummah

In its statement, the Uyghurstan Liberation Organization made a special appeal to the Islamic world. The organization strongly condemned certain Muslim countries—particularly political representatives from countries like Palestine, Egypt, and Syria—for aligning with China's false propaganda and justifying the oppression in the region [Source](https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQHPcoGowv6SGsS2aM4PrBWwpbh5yf2DvfWSR7lCDjWfdcLoUfnTd8oqx2UusXe3yUEX1VxfCgGqJvrzA1gmP2UGCPLwCKE3TEm392FmG85XaMC723EudKZLWxbh22ELN7m3rAzxZgjImcbnZuSCRSRyBXnQS0kKSbpK1QpAC_CrRXuHYTWE47_eAp_5qxce2c39c-Sdiks=).

From an Islamic perspective, helping a fellow Muslim brother or sister is a requirement of faith. The statement emphasized that the East Turkistan issue is a matter of honor and dignity for the entire Islamic Ummah. China's policy of "Sinicizing" Islam is, in reality, a war against the religion of Allah. Therefore, the act of Muslim leaders using economic interests with China as a justification to sell out the blood of Uyghur Muslims was described as "hypocrisy" [Source](https://dukva.org). The organization called on Muslim NGOs and scholars worldwide to pray for East Turkistan, boycott Chinese goods, and pressure their governments.

International Situation and Transnational Repression

The statement also drew attention to China's policy of "transnational repression" against Uyghurs abroad. It mentioned the concerns of UN experts regarding the fate of 40 Uyghur refugees recently forcibly returned from Thailand to China, and China's attempts to silence dissent by abusing Interpol and other international mechanisms [Source](https://ohchr.org).

The Uyghurstan Liberation Organization reminded that such actions violate international law and that Turkey and other democratic countries have a responsibility to protect Uyghur refugees. In particular, the fact that the Uyghur issue is a main theme at the 2026 International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit 2026) is an indication that the world will not remain silent in the face of this oppression [Source](https://uyghurcongress.org).

Future Development and Hope

The Uyghurstan Liberation Organization presented its vision for the future and called on the people of East Turkistan not to lose hope. According to the organization's plan, efforts will be made to hold Chinese leaders accountable in international courts, strengthen sanctions against Chinese companies involved in forced labor, and bring the cause of East Turkistan's independence to the UN agenda [Source](https://east-turkistan.net).

The organization also emphasized the importance of internal unity, urging all East Turkistan organizations to unite closely around one goal—the goal of freedom. The statement concluded: "Our strength lies in our unity, in the justice of our cause, and in our faith that Allah is with us."

Conclusion: The Inevitable Victory of Justice

This official statement from the Uyghurstan Liberation Organization is a clear expression that the people of East Turkistan will not bow to oppression and are prepared to pay any price to protect their identity. Regardless of changes in global politics or economic interests, no power can destroy a nation's will for freedom.

For the Islamic Ummah, East Turkistan is a test. In this test, standing by justice, helping the oppressed, and opposing the oppressor is the duty of every Muslim. The voice of the Uyghurstan Liberation Organization is the voice of truth, and this voice will surely echo with victory one day. The liberation of East Turkistan will be a victory not only for the Uyghurs but for all of humanity and all justice-loving peoples.