Today marks 6 years since the death of Rehmutulla Shirbaqi (https://t.co/WfSybKvxsN), a toddler who was left in the care of his sickly grandparents following both parents being taken to camp.
After wandering off from home, he was found frozen in an irrigation ditch 3 days later.
Things seem dark. Some words of wisdom from #Uyghur poet Muhemmetjan Rashidin:
The things you’re meant to do ain’t done
Your midnight dreams continue on
It’s winter now, but spring’s to come
No, you’re not done living yet
translated J Freeman
image Mehmutjan Yasin
Good example of how leaders' failure to respond to sexual-assault accusations with transparency and accountability helps CGTN do anti-Uyghur propaganda.
"All those who criticized or condemned him got blocked by him and WUC official account. Can you imagine? It's almost laughable"
As a rule, Chinese propaganda twists instead of outright lying. However, sometimes they produce provable lies as well.
In this proof-of-life video, Ehmetjan Hesen (https://t.co/MkJnPfQ2VG) was put on camera to "refute" his brother's testimony. (1/2)
2) „…Recently I personally expelled you from the office. If you don't stop addressing the harassment allegations against me, I will pay you a visit with members of the community, which may result in … death. Thus, Can filed a criminal complaint against Mr. Isa with the police.
I signed this researchers statement on sexual harassment in the #HumanRights space because:
Sexual harassment is wrong.
Women are needed to document human rights abuses.
Addressing these issues will strengthen the research & advocacy on genocide of #Uyghurs in East Turkistan.