MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2024/2857(RSP))
On the cases of unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs in China, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas
B-10-2024-0116
on behalf of the S&D Group · Rapporteur: Yannis Maniatis, Francisco Assis, Raphaël Glucksmann, Pina Picierno
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This resolution condemns China's imprisonment of Uyghurs Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas and calls for their release, alongside broader action against human rights abuses in Xinjiang.¶¶¶ It urges China to quash convictions, ensure rights, and halt repression; calls on the EU and member states to impose sanctions, apply non-refoulement, and address transnational repression.¶¶
Key points
- Urges Chinese authorities to quash convictions of Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas and release them and all arbitrarily detained persons immediately and unconditionally.¶
- Demands China guarantee medical care, lawyer access, family information, and visiting rights, including virtual communication, for the two prisoners.¶
- Condemns human rights violations against Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups in Xinjiang; calls on member states to adopt additional sanctions against responsible officials and entities.¶
- Requires China to halt repression in Xinjiang, which the UN reported as crimes against humanity and a serious risk of genocide.¶
- Condemns China's non-implementation of UN recommendations and lack of cooperation; invites OHCHR to issue an update and action plan.¶
- Calls on EU institutions and member states to use every opportunity to request the release of Tohti and Abbas and implement the OHCHR report.¶
- Urges member states to apply non-refoulement without delay to all persons fleeing Xinjiang and offer international protection.¶
- Urges member states to mitigate risks of transnational repression against Chinese dissidents and Uyghurs and prosecute responsible individuals.¶