“Murderous Policies”: Fighting for Uyghur Rights Through Music and Activism with Rahima Mahmut

In this episode, we speak to Uyghur activist, singer, and translator Rahima Mahmut. Rahima describes the history of persecution against the Uyghur people in China and the genocide happening to them today. She also talks about the rich Uyghur culture, traditions, and music and how singing has acted as a relief amongst her round-the-clock campaigning for Uyghur rights in the UK.

Thank you to Rahima for sharing her story, work, and music. Featured songs (in order of appearance): Leven Yarla, Yighla Shamal, My Dear Son When Will You Return.

Rahima is an Uyghur singer, human rights activist, and award-winning translator of the poignant prison memoir The Land Drenched in Tears by Soyungul Chanisheff. She translated the testimonies of survivors during the Uyghur Tribunal, and is a prominent voice fo ...