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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2857(RSP))

On the cases of unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas

B-10-2024-0114

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Rima Hassan

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This resolution addresses the imprisonment of Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, and calls for their release and for unrestricted access to their families and lawyers. It calls on Chinese authorities to end repression of Uyghurs, citing surveillance, forced labour, involuntary sterilisations and birth prevention measures that may amount to crimes against humanity. It urges the UN Human Rights Office to update on Xinjiang, supports an independent international monitoring mechanism, and calls for an impact assessment on the EU forced labour regulation.

Key points

  1. Reiterates calls for the release of Ilham Tohti, Gulshan Abbas and other unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs.
  2. Calls for unrestricted access to their families and chosen lawyers.
  3. Calls on Chinese and local authorities to end repression of Uyghurs, recalling abuses that may amount to crimes against humanity.
  4. Recalls China's ratification of the Convention against Torture.
  5. Calls on the UN Human Rights Office to issue a comprehensive update on Xinjiang.
  6. Supports a resolution at the Human Rights Council to set up an independent international mechanism to monitor and investigate severe human rights violations in Xinjiang.
  7. Praises the UN High Commissioner's spokesperson and calls for a full review of China's national security and counter-terrorism legal framework.
  8. Notes a worrying global increase in using counter-terrorism to repress populations or political opponents.
  9. Calls for an impact assessment on the EU regulation prohibiting forced labour products to remedy loopholes, notably on alternative trades.

Who is affected

  • Uyghurs in Xinjiang, including Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, who are imprisoned or subjected to rights abuses.
  • Chinese authorities, who are called on to end repression and review legal frameworks.
  • UN Human Rights Office and Human Rights Council, tasked with updates and monitoring mechanisms.
  • EU institutions, for assessing the forced labour regulation's impact.