Abim launches awareness campaign on repression of Uyghurs

 

Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (Abim) has launched a campaign to create awareness among Malaysians about what it described as the repression of Uyghur Muslims.

Abim president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz (above) referred to the findings by the UK-based Uyghur Tribunal on "genocidal concerns" to systematically prevent the birth of Uyghur babies in China's Xinjiang province.

"At the same time, the tribunal confirmed the severe repression of ethnic Uyghur Muslims.

"Among the forms of oppression are Uyghurs being detained and separated from their families in the camps as well as killings.

“Islamic symbols are prohibited from being used, including headscarves, beards, prayers and supplications, and the study of religious knowledge is strictly prohibited," he said in a statement.

Faisal said Abim's "Care for Uyghurs" campaign is intended to serve as a platform to raise awareness among Malaysians about the rights denied to the Uyghurs, particularly in relation to the right to practice their religion.

Beijing has denied human rights abuses against its Uyghur population.

Faisal stressed that the campaign was not meant to stir anti-China sentiment.

"It should be emphasised that this campaign does not intend to carry an anti-China message, but aims to carry a message of universal peace based on mutual respect for human rights and freedoms regardless of differences in backgrounds.

"Abim hopes that this campaign will be welcomed by other NGO partners to defend the fate and future of the Uyghur people," he said. - Mkini