Understanding East Turkistan’s Right to Sovereignty Through Legal and Historical Perspective

Summary:

Mrs. Rukiye Turdush, a researcher and human rights activist, discussed the ongoing genocide and human rights violations in East Turkistan under Chinese colonialism. She emphasized the historical and legal basis for East Turkistan’s sovereignty and criticized the international community for following China’s distorted historical narratives. She highlighted the forced transfer and incarceration of Uyghurs and other Turkish Muslims, the targeted sterilization of Uyghur women, and the removal of children from their families. She argued that China has no historical or legal claim to East Turkistan and that its occupation violates international law. The talk concluded with recommendations for the international community to abolish China’s UN veto power and reject China’s governance in East Turkistan to stop the genocide.