I am the woman referenced in this tweet, and I *most definitely* speak about human rights for Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Tajiks, and other oppressed peoples. Read more of my response below:
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Another scene shows me w/ muqam performance and research majors at the XJ Arts Inst. Authorities eliminated this major in 2018; Uyghur students now study ‘folk song’ and reportedly have to dress up in Confucian garb for that on occasion.pic.twitter.com/vc0OUowEvE
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I was the subject of this docu bc I became a celebrity among Uyghurs in 2014 after appearing on XJTV-2’s the Voice of the Silk Road. Some of the lead producers of that show, including Muhtar Bughra (pictured), have been disappeared.pic.twitter.com/eqO26YWtmJ
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The scene from a Uyghur wedding shows me dancing with a very close friend with whom I have lost touch. Our last contact was her sending me the message “please forgive me” (méni kechürüng) before she deleted me from WeChat.pic.twitter.com/FEEX8oeDdW
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So don’t think for one second that this video somehow proves that China is not committing horrible atrocities in its northwest, or that I’m a “good American” because I don’t speak up for human rights. I have devoted my life to the Uyghur cause, and I will keep talking.
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I’ve know his name ever since I was a kid, but didn’t had the pleasure seem him yet; and now I’m not sure if that’s even possible for me!!
#CHINA just persecuted TOO MANY Uyghur elitesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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I was watching you on TV screen in China those years. Thanks for speaking up for Uyghurs even though it's your responsibility as you are celebrity of Uyghurs
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Just in case Wumao use this to discredit you, I believe Muhter Bughra has been released
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Interesting—thanks. Where did you hear that? This RFA news is the last I heard of his case: https://tinyurl.com/v36k78b .
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"have been disappeared" is terrifying.
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