Washington DC, Aug. 24 -- The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has published its latest weekly update, highlighting significant developments concerning the challenges faced by Uyghur Muslims and China's ongoing repression efforts.

A key development in the report involves the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has broadened the enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act (UFLPA).

The department has incorporated steel, copper, lithium, caustic soda, and red dates into its list of high-priority imports that will undergo stringent scrutiny. These goods, essential to various industries such as energy, electronics, textiles, and food, will now be subject to enhanced inspections by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). ...