Tibetan and East Turkistan Groups Seek US Support for Independence

Advocacy groups from Tibet and East Turkistan launched a joint campaign at the United States Congress to demand international backing for their independence from China. Representatives met with dozens of American lawmakers to deliver specific policy recommendations, including a push to recognize East Turkistan as an occupied country. Activists argued that focusing exclusively on human rights fails to address the root cause of Chinese colonial occupation. The delegations also requested formal recognition for Tibet Independence Day and asked the United States to support legal complaints against Chinese officials before the International Criminal Court to protect their distinct cultures.