In a timely move, the Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has voiced its support for the reintroduction of the Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to grant Priority 2 (P-2) refugee status to Uyghurs fleeing systematic oppression. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam, Maria Elvira Salazar, and Gregory Meeks are applauded for their efforts in bringing this critical bill to light, as highlighted in CFU’s report.
The Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act seeks to facilitate quicker asylum processing and provide direct access to the US refugee resettlement program for those seeking sanctuary. Many Uyghurs currently in the United States face prolonged uncertainty regarding their asylum and refugee status, being subjected to transnational repression while they wait, according to CFU.
Importantly, this legislation mandates the Department of State to diplomatically engage with countries hosting Uyghurs to prevent their forced repatriation to China. CFU highlights the urgency of this bill, especially after recent incidents like the deportation of over 40 Uyghurs from Thailand back to China, where they risk returning to a region notorious for genocide and other crimes against humanity.
Rushan Abbas, Executive Director of CFU, states, “As the PRC continues to surveil Uyghurs abroad and pressure other countries to forcibly deport them back to danger, countless Uyghurs remain trapped in fear and uncertainty.” Abbas stresses that passing this bipartisan bill reaffirms the United States’ commitment to protecting human rights.
CFU urges Congress to act swiftly in passing the Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act. The pressing need for this legislation is underscored by severe repression faced by the Uyghur population in China, with reports of mass surveillance, arbitrary detentions, forced labour, and eradication of Uyghur identity cited as part of a systemic effort to suppress their cultural and religious practices.
The Campaign for Uyghurs supports the reintroduction of the Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act, which aims to provide refugee status for Uyghurs fleeing persecution. The act facilitates quicker asylum processing and prevents forced repatriation to China. CFU urges Congress to swiftly pass this bipartisan bill, underscoring the dire situation faced by Uyghurs in their home country, marked by severe repression and human rights abuses.
The campaign for the Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act highlights a vital response to the repression of Uyghurs in China. By supporting this bipartisan legislation, CFU aims to provide essential protection and expedited refugee status for those fleeing genocide, reaffirming the United States’ dedication to human rights. The enactment of this bill could significantly alter the future for countless Uyghurs, offering a lifeline amidst the ongoing turmoil.
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