Washington, Feb. 15 -- The World Uyghur Congress has released its weekly brief, highlighting developments ranging from parliamentary victories in East Asia to courtrooms in Australia and diplomatic platforms in Europe and North America concerning China's oppression.

In Japan, the World Uyghur Congress welcomed the election triumph of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party, which secured a commanding mandate in the lower house.

Takaichi has previously engaged with Uyghur representatives and supported parliamentary outreach on the issue.

The organisation also congratulated lawmaker Eri Arfiya, who is of Uyghur heritage, on retaining her seat, expressing hope that Tokyo would maintain a principled voice on democrac...