Rushan Abbas’ memoir underscores urgency of Uyghur human rights crisis
Uyghur activist’s book “Unbroken” demands accountability for Uyghur human rights abuses
MUNICH, Germany (MNTV) – Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas’s memoir “Unbroken: One Uyghur’s Fight for Freedom” has reinforced the urgency of the Uyghur human rights crisis, drawing global attention to the ongoing atrocities in Xinjiang.
The memoir’s European launch at the European Uyghur Summit in Munich featured solidarity from international dignitaries and highlighted the growing international awareness of the Uyghur struggle, reports ANI.
Abbas’s memoir chronicles her personal journey, from her pro-democracy activism as a student in China to her tireless fight for justice and freedom.
The book serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the Uyghur people under oppression and a compelling call to the world to act in the face of authoritarian threats.
“Unbroken means that despite everything that my people and my family have been through — the separation, the suffering, the oppression, and the mass detention — our spirit and our dignity and our hope have not been broken,” Abbas explained in an interview.
“It’s a testament to resilience and to the idea that even under the most difficult conditions, Uyghur people will not be defeated, we will fight.”
The Uyghur population in China’s Xinjiang region has faced severe and systematic human rights violations under the Chinese government. Since 2017, over a million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities have been arbitrarily detained in so-called “re-education” camps, where reports of indoctrination, torture, and abuse have emerged.
Abbas’s sister, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, was imprisoned by China in 2018, and her father, Abbas Borhan, a prominent Uyghur scholar, was forced out of his job due to her activism. Despite these challenges, Abbas remains committed to advocating for the Uyghur cause.
“I hope governments will move beyond just the empty words and the statements,” Abbas said. “I hope that they will start to take action by imposing sanctions on the companies who are making a profit from forced labor, and that they impose sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for these atrocities.”
The European launch of “Unbroken” underscores the growing international awareness of the Uyghur struggle and reflects a broadening coalition of allies committed to justice, human dignity, and the defense of basic freedoms. Abbas said, “International solidarity is essential… China’s repression is a global human rights issue and it affects the future world.”
Campaign for Uyghurs, a leading NGO dedicated to promoting human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of East Turkistan and ending the Uyghur genocide, shared highlights of the launch on X.
“We were deeply honoured to mark the European launch of Unbroken at the Uyghur Summit in Munich, surrounded by members of the Uyghur diaspora from across the world, trusted friends, advocates, and international delegates,” the organisation posted.
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