East Turkistan Parliament in Exile

The East Turkistan Parliament in Exile (ETPE) is the unicameral and highest legislative organ of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

📢Official Statement Regarding the Departure of Certain Organizations from the East Turkistan Independence Cooperation Forum (ETICF)

October 13, 2024

The East Turkistan Independence Cooperation Forum (ETICF), alongside the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), categorically rejects the false claims and disinformation being spread by the “East Turkistan Youth Congress (ETYC)” and its affiliates following departure from the Forum. Their accusations are not only baseless but part of a broader campaign aimed at undermining the ETGE and the cooperation necessary to advance the cause of East Turkistan’s independence.

1. The ETICF was established as a platform by the ETGE to foster collaborative efforts between the ETGE and diaspora organizations, with the singular goal of advancing the restoration of East Turkistan’s independence. It was never intended to centralize authority under the ETGE nor erode the independence of any participating organization. Rather, its mission has always been to unite efforts around specific, actionable collaboration initiatives while fully respecting the freedom of each organization. Despite the ETGE’s numerous proposals aimed at promoting meaningful cooperation, the departing organizations consistently rejected every initiative without offering actionable alternatives. Their focus remained on questioning the legitimacy of the ETGE and demanding unnecessary restructuring, which served only their own agendas. Their refusal to cooperate, while falsely accusing the ETGE of undermining unity, was a continuous and disruptive pattern throughout their involvement.

2. In addition to rejecting collaborative efforts, the ETYC and its affiliates resorted to unprofessional behavior, including the use of excessive profanity, personal attacks, and intimidation tactics directed at representatives of the ETGE and other representatives of Forum member organizations who didn’t necessarily agree with their views. These actions included repeated verbal threats against the ETGE, even threatening a coordinated attack if their demands were not met. On July 5, 2024, following a peaceful demonstration in front of the White House, the leader of the ETYC physically assaulted a representative of the ETGE in a deliberate attempt to provoke conflict. Despite these provocations, ETGE officials, alongside other Forum members, acted with restraint and ensured that the situation did not escalate, further demonstrating their commitment to cooperation, peace, and order.

3. Equally concerning is the ETYC's use of localism, a tactic designed to divide East Turkistan’s people along regional and town-based lines. They shamelessly attacked the town origins of some ETGE officials, a divisive strategy that echoes the Chinese government’s own efforts to fracture the unity of the East Turkistani people. This approach is not only counterproductive but dangerous, as it undermines the very solidarity and unity needed to achieve the restoration of East Turkistan’s independence. The ETGE has consistently maintained—and will continue to emphasize—that our sole enemy is the Chinese occupation forces, and our singular focus remains the restoration of East Turkistan’s independence.

4. The committed member organizations of the ETICF and ETGE have always conducted themselves with professionalism, adhering to the principles of mutual respect and cooperation. We remain steadfast in our commitment to working with organizations that are genuinely dedicated to advancing East Turkistan’s independence through cooperative and actionable efforts. The ETICF was established to foster unity in action, not to serve as a platform for power struggles or divisive tactics within the diaspora. The departure of these organizations from the Forum reflects their unwillingness to engage in the concrete, cooperative work needed to further the independence movement. Their decision to resort to disinformation and manipulation is not only an attack on the ETICF and the ETGE but also a direct threat to the cause of East Turkistan’s independence.

5. Moving forward, the ETICF along with the ETGE will continue to focus on coordinating efforts to advance the cause of independence, working with organizations and individuals committed to genuine collaboration. We will not allow the disruptive actions of others to derail our collective mission to restore East Turkistan’s independence. Our focus remains resolutely on the liberation of East Turkistan and the restoration of our nation’s independence and sovereignty. We call on all East Turkistanis to remain united in actionable cooperation and to reject any divisive tactics that distract us from our true enemy—the Chinese occupation forces — and our singular goal-the restoration of East Turkistan’s independence. Our strength lies in our actions, and we will continue to work with those truly committed to ensuring a free and independent East Turkistan.

[East Turkistan Parliament in Exile @ETParliament]

#October12, 2024, marks 75 years since China’s illegal invasion and occupation of #EastTurkistan—the root of #China's ongoing #UyghurGenocide. We call on the global community to recognize East Turkistan as an occupied country and support our struggle to recover our independence.

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

Yesterday, Ms. Fatmagül Çakan, Chairwoman of the @ETParliament in Exile's Committee on Media, Communication, and Information, along with students and members of the East Turkistani diaspora, attended the 5th International Culture Day event at OSTIM Technical University in Ankara. We express our gratitude to OSTIM for the gracious opportunity to open an #EastTurkistan booth, raising awareness and highlighting the ongoing plight of East Turkistan.

Dün, Doğu Türkistan Sürgün Hükümeti Parlamentosu Medya, İletişim ve Bilgi Komitesi Başkanı Sayın Fatmagül Çakan, Doğu Türkistan diasporası üyeleri ve öğrencilerle birlikte Ankara’daki @ostimteknikuniv'nde düzenlenen 5. Uluslararası Kültür Günü etkinliğine kat��ldı. #DoğuTürkistan standını açma fırsatını sağladığı ve Doğu Türkistan’ın devam eden sıkıntılarını gündeme getirmemize olanak tanıdığı için OSTİM'e içtenlikle teşekkür ederiz.

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

ETGE President Dr. @MamtiminAla's article in @Diplomat_APAC highlights the CCP's tactics to conceal its #UyghurGenocide and crimes against humanity in #EastTurkistan as well as #China's orchestrated campaign to ensure others forget it is happening.
https://t.co/iR6KM3jXfX

[East Turkistan National Movement @ETNational]

📢 Join us in marking the 34th anniversary of the #EastTurkistanUprising / #BarenUprising on #April5. Call on the U.S. Government to take decisive action against China's campaign of colonization, genocide, and occupation in #EastTurkistan.

🗓️Friday - April 5, 2024
🕒 3 - 4PM (EDT)
📍U.S. @StateDept

#StandWithEastTurkistan

[East Turkistan Parliament in Exile @ETParliament]

📣Join us in commemorating #EastTurkistanGenocide Recognition & Remembrance Day and demanding #Sweden to recognize China's genocide in East Turkistan & recognize #EastTurkistan as an Occupied Country.

🗓️ Friday - Jan 19

⏰ 13:00-15:00 (GMT+1)

📍@SweMFA - Gustav Adolfs Torg

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

On this day, #December22, we mark a somber and poignant moment in the history of #EastTurkistan. Seventy-four years ago, the independent #EastTurkistanRepublic was forcibly overthrown by the People’s Republic of #China.
https://t.co/NJf0RaAv29

[East Turkistan Parliament in Exile @ETParliament]

On this International #HumanRights Day, we call on the int'l community to stand resolutely against the China's campaign of colonization, genocide, and occupation in #EastTurkistan, which has brought immense suffering to the East Turkistanis, especially women, youth, and families.

[East Turkistan Parliament in Exile @ETParliament]

Uyghurs, including members of the @ETParliament in Exile, protested at the @UN against China's hypocrisy & called on the UN to address the China-East Turkistan conflict and act against China’s ongoing colonization, genocide & occupation in #EastTurkistan.
https://t.co/RmEcuAYl1N

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

Members of Uyghur community, led by the East Turkistan Government in Exile, held a protest against China @Chinamission2un's hypocrisy outside @UN Headquarters as Chinese FM Wang Yi led UN Security Council meeting on #IsraelHamasWar. @ThePrintIndia
https://t.co/AQPjlC94js

[East Turkistan National Movement @ETNational]

As genocidal Chinese FM Wang Yi convened a @UN Security Council session on the #IsraelHamasWar, Uyghurs led by @ETExileGov protested China's hypocrisy and called on the UN to act against China's ongoing campaign of colonization, genocide, and occupation in #EastTurkistan.

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

📢 Join us to protest Chinese FM Wang Yi & @Chinamission2un's hypocrisy and demand the UN to adress the Sino-East Turkistan conflict and end China's campaign of colonization, genocide, & occupation in #EastTurkistan. #UyghurGenocide

📍UN HQ - NYC

🗓️ Nov. 29

🕑 10AM-12PM

[East Turkistan Parliament in Exile @ETParliament]

The 9th East Turkistan General Assembly brought together 60 newly elected members of the East Turkistan Parliament in Exile, representing East Turkistani diaspora communities from 13 countries.
https://t.co/Y69fye3T5Z

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

Today, #November12, East Turkistanis (Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, etc) across the globe celebrate the National #IndependenceDay of the #EastTurkistan Republic(s). We remain steadfast in our committment to restore East Turkistan��s independence!

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

The [9th East Turkistan General] assembly concluded with the election of new government leadership, including President Mamtimin Ala, Vice President Sayragul Sauytbay, and Prime Minister Abdulahat Nur.
https://t.co/Mog1qDyqCL

[East Turkistan National Movement @ETNational]

Earlier Uyghurs, Kazakhs & other East Turkistanis led by the @ETExileGov & @ETParliament held a dmeonstration in front of the @WhiteHouse to commemorate the 90th & 79th anniversary of the #EastTurkistan Republic's #IndependenceDay and called on the Free World to recognize East Turkistan as an Occupied Country and support the struggle to restore its independence.

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

🗞️MEDIA ADVISORY - #Uyghur Leaders and Activists Strengthen Call for #EastTurkistan Independence at 9th General Assembly. Activists call on @POTUS @JoeBiden to condemn China's ongoing #UyghurGenocide during upcoming meeting with #XiJinping at #APECSummit.

🗓️ Friday - November 10, 2023
🕑 9:30 AM
📍Hilton Garden Inn - 2020 Richmond Highway Arlington, VA
https://t.co/rwE2VAT4FH🗞️

[East Turkistan National Movement @ETNational]

📢 Join us on #November12 to commemorate the #EastTurkistan Republic's #IndependenceDay and call on the int'l community to recognize and support East Turkistan's fight to restore its independence to end China's #UyghurGenocide.

📍@WhiteHouse / Lafayette Park

🗓️Nov. 12

🕑 2-4PM

[East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) @ETExileGov]

🗞️The East Turkistan Government in Exile observes the 74th anniversary of China's invasion of #EastTurkistan on #October12, 1949 as a Day of National Mourning. We again call on the global community to recognize East Turkistan as an Occupied Country.
https://t.co/nBAIhoRxqo

[East Turkistan National Movement @ETNational]

Today marks 74 years since the #CCP led #PRC / Communist China's catastrophic invasion of #EastTurkistan on #October12, 1949. This event is the root of our people's suffering and China's ongoing barbaric campaign of colonization, genocide, and occupation in East Turkistan.