North Sumatra, May 12 -- An international seminar addressing human rights abuses on the Uyghur community was held on May 5, 2025, at the Nusantara Muslim University of Al Washliyah (UMN) in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia.

According to the Centre for Uyghur Studies, the event was co-organised to raise awareness about the ongoing crisis in East Turkistan and advocate for global solidarity with Uyghur Muslims.

In a recent X post, the Centre for Uyghur Studies shared highlights from an international seminar that opened with the Indonesian national anthem, the university's anthem, and a recitation from the Quran, followed by prayers.

This ceremonial beginning, as cited by the Centre for Uyghur Studies, aimed to establish a solemn and respe...