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HUMANITY United Project Indonesia (HUPI) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) entitled “Unraveling the Uighur Conflict: A Moderate Approach to Achieving Freedom and Peace” at the Alia Cikini Hotel, Jakarta, Monday (2/9).
The event invited a number of international and national figures, including Omer Kanat from the Uighur Human Rights Project (UHRP), Adil Cinar from the World Uighur Congress (WUC), Mahfud Khanafi from the Executive Board of the Islamic Students Association (PB HMI MPO), and women’s activist Diana Putri.
This FGD is not only a forum for discussion, but also part of HUPI’s active role in presenting relevant information sourced from trusted individuals as representatives of the Uighur ethnic group.
HUPI Director Hotmartua Simanjuntak in his speech emphasized the importance of the role of Indonesia’s young generation in fighting for humanitarian issues on the international stage.
“As a nation with an active and independent foreign policy, we have a moral responsibility to fight for truth and justice at the global level. The mandate of the constitution emphasizes that colonialism must be abolished because it is contrary to the values of humanity and justice. Pancasila, especially the second principle, also emphasizes our obligation to uphold just and civilized humanity,” Hotmartua emphasized.
Hotmartua emphasized that HUPI does not side with any side, but stands with the perspective of humanity and youth activism. “We want to contribute by providing a different perspective on attention to international issues without having to go through corridors, at least on the basis of the 1945 constitution and Pancasila,” he said.
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In the FGD, Omer Kanat revealed the Chinese government’s efforts to erase Islamic identity in Xinjiang.
“The use of the name of Muhammad and Islamic symbols are being systematically destroyed by the Chinese government. More than 1,000 mosques have been destroyed, and the issue of terrorism is used to legitimize the destruction of the Uighur movement,” he said.
Adil Cinar, who is now in the Netherlands after being granted asylum, tells of the suffering of his family who are still in concentration camps in Xinjiang.
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“My family and thousands of others were forced to live an inhumane life in these camps for no apparent reason,” he said emotionally.
Meanwhile, Mahfud Khanafi from PB HMI MPO highlighted Indonesia’s limitations in responding to the Uighur issue due to its very close diplomatic and economic relations with China.
“Indonesia currently cannot move much because of its close relationship with China. However, I hope that other Islamic organizations will continue to strengthen consolidation to make the Uighur issue an international agenda that reaches the UN,” he explained.
Women’s activist Diana Putri, as the last speaker, revealed the suffering of Uighur women in Xinjiang.
“Uighur women are not only subjected to physical and mental violence, but are also forced to use contraceptives to control birth rates. This is a very serious human rights violation,” he said. (Z-6)
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Unraveling the Uighur Conflict: A Call to Action for Humanity and Justice
The recent Focus Group Discussion (FGD) organized by Humanity United Project Indonesia (HUPI) on September 2, 2024, has brought to light the pressing issue of the Uighur conflict, a crisis that has been ongoing for years in Xinjiang, China. The event, titled “Unraveling the Uighur Conflict: A Moderate Approach to Achieving Freedom and Peace,” aimed to provide a platform for discussion and raise awareness about the human rights abuses faced by the Uighur ethnic minority.
The Uighur Crisis: A Brief Overview
The Uighurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group, have been facing persecution and human rights abuses at the hands of the Chinese government since 2014 [1][2]. The Chinese government has been accused of committing crimes against humanity, including forced labor, mass detention, and erasure of Islamic identity in Xinjiang [1]. The situation has been described as a ”humanitarian crisis” by various human rights organizations and international bodies.
Erasing Islamic Identity
Omer Kanat, from the Uighur Human Rights Project (UHRP), revealed the systematic destruction of Islamic symbols and the use of terrorism as a pretext to legitimize the destruction of the Uighur movement [1]. Over 1,000 mosques have been destroyed, and the Uighur people are being forced to abandon their Islamic identity.
Concentration Camps and Forced Labor
Adil Cinar, from the World Uighur Congress (WUC), shared the heartbreaking story of his family, who are still detained in concentration camps in Xinjiang. Thousands of Uighurs, including women and children, have been forced to live in inhumane conditions, with no apparent reason or due process [3]. The Chinese government has also been accused of forced labor, with Uighurs being forced to work in industries such as cotton and textiles [1].
Indonesia’s Response to the Uighur Crisis
Mahfud Khanafi, from the Executive Board of the Islamic Students Association (PB HMI MPO), highlighted Indonesia’s limitations in responding to the Uighur issue due to its close diplomatic and economic relations with China. However, Hotmartua Simanjuntak, Director of HUPI, emphasized the importance of Indonesia’s young generation taking a stand on humanitarian issues on the international stage.
A Call to Action
The Uighur conflict is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention and action from the international community. It is our moral responsibility to fight for truth, justice, and humanity. As Hotmartua Simanjuntak emphasized, ”We want to contribute by providing a different perspective on attention to international issues without having to go through corridors, at least on the basis of the 1945 constitution and Pancasila.”
What Can We Do?
We can start by raising awareness about the Uighur conflict and the human rights abuses faced by the Uighur people. We can urge our governments to take a stronger stance against the Chinese government’s human rights abuses and support organizations that are working to provide aid and assistance to the Uighur people.
The Uighur conflict is a humanitarian crisis that requires our collective action. Let us unite to promote justice, freedom, and peace for the Uighur people.
References:
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PersecutionofUyghursinChina”>[2]
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Unraveling the Uighur Conflict: A Moderate Approach to Achieving Freedom and Peace
The Uighur conflict has been a pressing humanitarian issue that has garnered international attention in recent years. The Chinese government’s treatment of the Uighur ethnic minority and other Turkic Muslims in the northwest region of Xinjiang has been widely condemned as a grave violation of human rights. In a recent Focus Group Discussion (FGD) held by HUMANITY United Project Indonesia (HUPI), international and national figures came together to discuss the Uighur conflict and potential solutions.
Crimes Against Humanity
According to Amnesty International[[[1]], the treatment of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang amounts to crimes against humanity. The Chinese government has been accused of subjecting these groups to arbitrary detention, forced labor, and torture, among other human rights abuses. Similarly, a report by Al Jazeera[[[2]]has also labeled China’s treatment of Uighurs as crimes against humanity.
Persecution of Uighurs in China
The persecution of Uighurs in China has been ongoing since 2014, with the Chinese government committing a series of human rights abuses against this ethnic group[[[3]]. The use of the name of Muhammad and Islamic symbols has been systematically destroyed by the Chinese government, with over 1,000 mosques destroyed. The issue of terrorism has been used to legitimize the destruction of the Uighur movement.
Personal Accounts of Suffering
Adil Cinar, a Uighur who has been granted asylum in the Netherlands, spoke emotionally about the suffering of his family who are still in concentration camps in Xinjiang. “My family and thousands of others were forced to live an inhumane life in these camps for no apparent reason,” he said. Women’s activist Diana Putri also revealed the suffering of Uighur women, highlighting the need for international action to address this humanitarian crisis.
Limitations of Indonesia’s Response
Mahfud Khanafi from the Executive Board of the Islamic Students Association (PB HMI MPO) highlighted Indonesia’s limitations in responding to the Uighur issue due to its very close diplomatic and economic relations with China. However, he emphasized the importance of consolidating efforts among Islamic organizations to make the Uighur issue an international agenda that reaches the UN.
The Role of Youth Activism
HUPI Director Hotmartua Simanjuntak emphasized the importance of the role of Indonesia’s young generation in fighting for humanitarian issues on the international stage. “We want to contribute by providing a different perspective on attention to international issues without having to go through corridors, at least on the basis of the 1945 constitution and Pancasila,” he said.
Conclusion
The Uighur conflict is a pressing humanitarian issue that requires immediate attention and action from the international community. The Chinese government’s treatment of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities in Xinjiang must be condemned, and efforts must be made to hold those responsible accountable. The role of youth activism and civil society organizations is crucial in highlighting this issue and pushing for a moderate approach to achieving freedom and peace.
