Shukur Samsak, the Interior Minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE), has issued a stark call to Scandinavian nations, urging them to recognize and take decisive action against the genocide being perpetrated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the East Turkistan region.
Samsak highlighted the severe impact of Beijing’s oppressive actions on the Uyghur and Turkic populations, which have been systematically targeted by the CCP’s brutal policies. He expressed deep frustration over the international community’s failure to adequately respond to what he described as an ongoing genocide.
In a post on X, Samsak did not mince words, saying, “The failure of Scandinavian nations to confront China’s ongoing genocide against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples, and its occupation of East Turkistan, marks an unprecedented lapse in global ethical leadership and strategic foresight. This deliberate silence, despite overwhelming evidence and widespread international condemnation, signifies a monumental deviation from the core values of human rights and moral integrity that these nations have historically championed.”
Samsak’s words serve as a pointed criticism of the moral and ethical failure of Scandinavian countries to stand up against the CCP’s atrocities. He said that this inaction amounts to a “profound ethical betrayal,” effectively endorsing the systematic violence and oppression that millions of East Turkistan residents endure daily under Chinese rule.
Silence on China’s Atrocities
“By not formally acknowledging and condemning these grave injustices, Scandinavian countries not only undermine their legacy as vanguards of human dignity but also embolden continued impunity,” he said. This stark warning underscores the urgent need for these nations to move beyond conventional diplomacy and embrace a more assertive stance against China’s human rights violations.
Samsak urged Scandinavian nations to lead a groundbreaking international coalition that would impose stringent sanctions against Chinese officials responsible for the genocide. He also called for robust support for the East Turkistani struggle for independence, suggesting that such actions would not only challenge the status quo but also reassert Scandinavian leadership on the global stage.
“Such decisive actions will not only challenge the status quo but will also reassert Scandinavian leadership on the global stage. By aligning their foreign policy with the highest standards of justice and human dignity, these nations have the opportunity to set a transformative precedent for global ethical responsibility,” Samsak said. His statement is a call to redefine global leadership in the defense of human rights, urging Scandinavian countries to reaffirm their commitment to universal values that transcend national interests.