What led to Ilham Tohti’s imprisonment?
- Sentenced to life imprisonment after an unfair trial in 2014
- Advocated for dialogue between Uyghur and Han communities
- Charged with “separatism” based on his writings about discrimination
How has the international community reacted?
- Amnesty International urges concrete steps for his release
- Calls on world leaders to demand action from the Chinese government
- Issued a petition to ensure Ilham Tohti’s immediate release
What is the plight of Ilham Tohti’s daughter?
- Daughter, Jewher Ilham, campaigns tirelessly for his release
- Chinese authorities have tried to silence her activism
- Last spoke to her father in January 2014, before his arrest
What are the global concerns about China’s actions?
- Extensive documentation of China’s crackdown on Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities
- Amnesty International identifies crimes against humanity in Xinjiang
- OHCHR highlights serious violations against Uyghurs and Muslims in China
Amnesty International continues to advocate for Ilham Tohti’s freedom, emphasizing the need for world leaders to address the ongoing human rights violations in China, particularly against ethnic minorities like the Uyghurs.
Source: www.amnesty.org