Uyghurstan Liberation Organization Issues New Statement on Current Humanitarian and Political Situations, Demanding Effective International Action to Protect Rights and Freedoms

Introduction: A Cry from the Heart of Central Asia In light of the escalating systematic oppression practiced by the Chinese Communist Party against Uyghur Muslims, the "Uyghurstan Liberation Organization" (representing the aspirations of the people in East Turkistan) issued a new and comprehensive statement on February 25, 2026. This statement places the international community and the Islamic Ummah before their historical and moral responsibilities. It comes at a critical time, as field reports indicate a shift in Beijing's policies from "mass detention" to "silent genocide" through forced labor and the final dissolution of religious and linguistic identity [East Turkistan Government in Exile](https://east-turkistan.net).

Statement Details: Diagnosing the Bitter Reality in 2026 The organization emphasized in its statement that what is happening in East Turkistan is not merely transient human rights violations, but rather "settler colonialism" aimed at erasing the existence of an entire Muslim people. The statement noted that Chinese authorities continue to use advanced technology to transform the region into an "open digital prison," where every movement and stillness is monitored via facial recognition cameras and artificial intelligence systems produced by companies like "Hikvision" and "Dahua," which have begun to penetrate even European capitals [World Uyghur Congress](https://www.uyghurcongress.org).

In its statement, the organization demanded that the United Nations recognize East Turkistan as an occupied state, stressing that "rights and freedoms cannot exist under the shadow of occupation" [East Turkistan Government in Exile](https://east-turkistan.net). The statement also called for effective international action that goes beyond mere expressions of concern, demanding the imposition of strict economic sanctions and the prosecution of Chinese officials before the International Criminal Court.

War on Islamic Identity: The "Sinicization" of Religion From the perspective of the Islamic Ummah, what is happening in East Turkistan represents a stab in the heart of the faith. Recent reports for 2025 and 2026 have documented the continuation of the "Sinicization" policy (Sinicization), which aims to reshape Islam to align with atheist communist ideology. More than 16,000 mosques have been destroyed or closed, with some converted into bars or tourist centers, in a blatant insult to Muslim sanctities [World Uyghur Congress](https://www.uyghurcongress.org).

The new statement highlighted the banning of fasting during Ramadan, the prohibition of growing beards or wearing the hijab, and even reached the point of forcing Muslim families to host Chinese officials (of Han ethnicity) inside their homes to monitor their commitment to communist rituals, in what is known as the "Family Pairing" program—a flagrant violation of honor and Islamic values [Human Rights Watch](https://www.hrw.org).

Digital Camps and Forced Labor: 21st Century Slavery The statement pointed to reports from UN experts issued in January 2026, which expressed deep concern over the continuation of forced labor under the guise of "poverty alleviation." Statistics indicate that millions of Uyghurs and Tibetans have been forcibly transferred to work in factories and farms far from their homes, where they are subjected to constant surveillance and exploitation, unable to refuse for fear of arbitrary arrest [OHCHR](https://www.ohchr.org).

This policy aims not only for economic profit but also to dismantle the social fabric of the Uyghurs, as parents are separated from their children, and children are sent to state-run orphanages for brainwashing and to be raised as atheists loyal to the Communist Party [Campaign For Uyghurs](https://campaignforuyghurs.org).

International and Islamic Stance: Between Interests and Principles The Uyghurstan Liberation Organization strongly criticized the "suspicious silence" of some Islamic countries that prioritized their economic interests with Beijing (within the Belt and Road Initiative) over supporting their brothers in faith. The statement affirmed that the issue of East Turkistan is a "quintessential Islamic cause," representing the eastern fortress of the Islamic world, and its fall means the expansion of atheist communist influence toward Central Asia and the Middle East [Campaign For Uyghurs](https://campaignforuyghurs.org).

In contrast, the statement praised popular movements and human rights organizations in Turkey, where the "2025 Human Rights Report on East Turkistan" was launched in Istanbul in February 2026, attended by representatives of political parties and relief organizations such as (IHH), reflecting a popular Islamic solidarity that remains alive [Turkistan Press](https://turkistanpress.com).

The Organization's Demands: A Roadmap for Rescue The organization concluded its statement with a set of urgent demands, including: 1. **Independent International Investigation:** Demanding the United Nations send an independent fact-finding mission to the region without Chinese restrictions. 2. **Activating the Role of the OIC:** Calling on member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to take a unified stance rejecting the Uyghur genocide. 3. **Boycotting Products Resulting from Forced Labor:** Tightening oversight on global supply chains to ensure companies are not involved in the enslavement of Muslims [World Uyghur Congress](https://www.uyghurcongress.org). 4. **Protecting Refugees:** Demanding countries like Thailand stop deporting detained Uyghurs to China, where they face the risk of death or torture [OHCHR](https://www.ohchr.org).

Conclusion: The Responsibility of the Ummah and History The statement issued by the Uyghurstan Liberation Organization in February 2026 is not just a political document, but a final plea for a people facing the threat of erasure from the map of existence. Supporting East Turkistan is not a political choice, but a religious duty imposed by the solidarity of faith among the members of one Ummah. History will not forgive those who remained silent in the face of the destruction of mosques, the burning of Qurans, and the enslavement of millions, and the resilience of the Uyghur people will remain a testament to a faith that cannot be broken by the Chinese machine of oppression.