UYGHUR MILITANTS IN SYRIA VOW TO CONTINUE FIGHTING AGAINST CHINA
The Islamic Turkistan Party (ITP), a Uyghur militant group, declares its intention to continue fighting against China after participating in the Syrian conflict.
THE GROUP RELEASED A VIDEO ON DECEMBER 8 FEATURING MILITANTS:
Threatening to fight in East Turkistan (Xinjiang) cities like Urumchi, Aksu, and Kashgar
Claiming they will liberate "East Turkistan" from Chinese occupation
BACKGROUND ON THE GROUP:
Present in Syria for over ten years
Comprised of Uyghur militants who fled Chinese repression
Affiliated with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (Liberation of the Levant)
RECENT MILITARY ACTIVITIES:
Participated in capturing strategic cities in Syria
Shown driving tanks and entering Damascus, Latakia, and Tartus
Previously fought against Syrian government forces
A Syrian independent researcher, Ayman Jawad al-Tamimi, acknowledged the group's significant role in some Syrian opposition victories.
The report highlights the continued resistance of Uyghur militants and their determination to challenge Chinese control in East Turkistan (Xinjiang).