Speaking tomorrow at the University of Pennsylvania on Media Makers in Exile.
If you’re nearby, come join.
#MediaMakersInExile #UPenn #Journalism
If you’re nearby, come join.
#MediaMakersInExile #UPenn #Journalism
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Speaking tomorrow at the University of Pennsylvania on Media Makers in Exile.
If you’re nearby, come join.
#MediaMakersInExile #UPenn #Journalism
If you’re nearby, come join.
#MediaMakersInExile #UPenn #Journalism
On Oct 28, 2025, I dreamed I was back in Kashgar, meeting my oldest brother, Adil.
When I woke, I was on my way to New York for the Elie Wiesel Ethics Prize event.
Every dream of home carries the same omen: Chinese police are tormenting someone I love. Hands off my brother.
When I woke, I was on my way to New York for the Elie Wiesel Ethics Prize event.
Every dream of home carries the same omen: Chinese police are tormenting someone I love. Hands off my brother.
November 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On Oct 28, 2025, I dreamed I was back in Kashgar, meeting my oldest brother, Adil.
When I woke, I was on my way to New York for the Elie Wiesel Ethics Prize event.
Every dream of home carries the same omen: Chinese police are tormenting someone I love. Hands off my brother.
When I woke, I was on my way to New York for the Elie Wiesel Ethics Prize event.
Every dream of home carries the same omen: Chinese police are tormenting someone I love. Hands off my brother.
Today I finished the Marine Corps Marathon for the second time — my first was in 2023 on my 44th birthday, and this one, three days before turning 46.
Running reminds me why I write: to keep going, no matter what.
🎗Support my memoir project: fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/good-that-mo...
#Uyghur
Running reminds me why I write: to keep going, no matter what.
🎗Support my memoir project: fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/good-that-mo...
#Uyghur
October 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Today I finished the Marine Corps Marathon for the second time — my first was in 2023 on my 44th birthday, and this one, three days before turning 46.
Running reminds me why I write: to keep going, no matter what.
🎗Support my memoir project: fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/good-that-mo...
#Uyghur
Running reminds me why I write: to keep going, no matter what.
🎗Support my memoir project: fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/good-that-mo...
#Uyghur
Reposted by Kasim Kashgar
Today @us.theguardian.com columnist Arwa Mahdawi explored the new playbook being used to silence journalists around the world. Join us in 2 weeks to continue the conversation with exiled journalists @kasimkashgar.bsky.social @marianabelloso.bsky.social & @youmnaelsid17.bsky.social @asc.upenn.edu
October 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Today @us.theguardian.com columnist Arwa Mahdawi explored the new playbook being used to silence journalists around the world. Join us in 2 weeks to continue the conversation with exiled journalists @kasimkashgar.bsky.social @marianabelloso.bsky.social & @youmnaelsid17.bsky.social @asc.upenn.edu
Reposted by Kasim Kashgar
🚨Next month! Journalists @kasimkashgar.bsky.social, @youmnaelsid17.bsky.social and @marianabelloso.bsky.social will share their perspectives and challenge us to rethink our approach to media, space and nation. Co-sponsored with @annenbergcargc.bsky.social. Secure your spot here: bit.ly/471OCeI
October 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🚨Next month! Journalists @kasimkashgar.bsky.social, @youmnaelsid17.bsky.social and @marianabelloso.bsky.social will share their perspectives and challenge us to rethink our approach to media, space and nation. Co-sponsored with @annenbergcargc.bsky.social. Secure your spot here: bit.ly/471OCeI
Honored to be joining the Center for Media at Risk this fall at the University of Pennsylvania for their panel Media Makers in Exile on November 5.
Grateful to be in conversation with fellow journalists and scholars carrying this work forward.
Grateful to be in conversation with fellow journalists and scholars carrying this work forward.
🚨Fall events are here! Next month, @theguardian.com columnist Arwa Mahdawi speaks on politics of censorship followed by a panel with exiled journalists @kasimkashgar.bsky.social & @youmnaelsid17.bsky.social. Don't miss our symposium in Dec. on media & hope @asc.upenn.edu. Register here! bit.ly/j3f6R
September 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Honored to be joining the Center for Media at Risk this fall at the University of Pennsylvania for their panel Media Makers in Exile on November 5.
Grateful to be in conversation with fellow journalists and scholars carrying this work forward.
Grateful to be in conversation with fellow journalists and scholars carrying this work forward.
Today I walked out of VOA for the last time.
After 6 years, 300+ stories, and launching its first Uyghur program, I leave with pride.
China jailed 5 former colleagues for having worked with me in the past.
Now I carry on through Uyghur Monitor—a new chapter in independent reporting.
#Uyghur #VOA
After 6 years, 300+ stories, and launching its first Uyghur program, I leave with pride.
China jailed 5 former colleagues for having worked with me in the past.
Now I carry on through Uyghur Monitor—a new chapter in independent reporting.
#Uyghur #VOA
June 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
February 2017 — I stood with Ablajan Awut Ayup at our Atlan Talk event in Urumqi. A Uyghur pop icon who inspired a generation. In 2018, he disappeared into China’s internment system. No trial. No word. Still missing. His voice lifted us. His silence haunts us.
#AblajanAwutAyup #Uyghur #Disappeared
#AblajanAwutAyup #Uyghur #Disappeared
May 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
February 2017 — I stood with Ablajan Awut Ayup at our Atlan Talk event in Urumqi. A Uyghur pop icon who inspired a generation. In 2018, he disappeared into China’s internment system. No trial. No word. Still missing. His voice lifted us. His silence haunts us.
#AblajanAwutAyup #Uyghur #Disappeared
#AblajanAwutAyup #Uyghur #Disappeared
Reposted by Kasim Kashgar
Today marks 11 years since the death of Abdulbasit Ablimit (shahit.biz/eng/4284/), a high-schooler who was shot dead by police in Kelpin County, as a result of running a red light. The two friends with him were wounded also, sparking major protests.
He was 17.
He was 17.
April 12, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today marks 11 years since the death of Abdulbasit Ablimit (shahit.biz/eng/4284/), a high-schooler who was shot dead by police in Kelpin County, as a result of running a red light. The two friends with him were wounded also, sparking major protests.
He was 17.
He was 17.
Grateful for the opportunity to spend a week at Ohio University as a Kiplinger Fellow in Public Affairs Journalism, exploring the impact of AI in journalism alongside an inspiring group of fellow journalists.
March 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Grateful for the opportunity to spend a week at Ohio University as a Kiplinger Fellow in Public Affairs Journalism, exploring the impact of AI in journalism alongside an inspiring group of fellow journalists.