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Resolution on a topical subject First reading

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

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 10 October 2024. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 10 October 2024
  3. ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament

A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.

The text, version by version

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0019/2024 10 October 2024 ✦ Parliament condemns China's human rights violations against Uyghurs and others, urging the release of Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas and all arbitrarily detained people.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0101/2024 9 October 2024 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0114/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0117/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ This resolution calls on China to end repression against Uyghurs and other groups, release Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, and demands an international investigation into human rights violations.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0118/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns China's treatment of Uyghurs and calls for the release of Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, among others.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0116/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0115/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ This resolution condemns the persecution of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang Region, calling it crimes against humanity and genocide, and demands the release of unjustly imprisoned individuals, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2024 7 October 2024 ✦ The resolution urges China to release unjustly imprisoned Uyghurs, notably Ilham Tohti and Gulshan Abbas, and to stop harassing their families.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not. see the changes →

Newest version first. Open a version to read it in full. “What changed” shows the differences paragraph by paragraph; ✦ lines are AI-written from the texts themselves.

Timeline

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority
    For 540 Against 23 Abstained 47

    Final vote — text as a whole at 13:23 · 89% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 9 ballots

    adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

    Show all 9 ballots in voting order
    1. Amendment 1, adding text after paragraph 3 13:23 B10-0101/2024 – After § 3 – Am 1
    Rejected
    2. Separate vote on recital D
    — no individual positions recorded
    Rejected
    3. Final vote — text as a whole 13:23 B10-0101/2024 – Motion for a resolution (as a whole)
    Adopted
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0101/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0114/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0115/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    7. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0116/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    8. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0117/2024
    — no individual positions recorded
    9. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0118/2024
    — no individual positions recorded