Dolkun Isa

Dolkun Isa is a noted Uyghur activist from the region of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of northwestern China, also known as East Turkestan. He has spoken on behalf of the rights of the largely Islamic minority which makes up the majority population in that region. The government's of China as well as the current KMT administration in Taiwan have linked his activities to terrorism. He is currently World Uyghur Congress secretary.

Flee China

After enduring persecution from the Chinese government, Isa fled China in 1997 and sought asylum in Europe, and became a citizen of Germany in 2006.

East Turkestan Independence Movement

China's government claims Isa is the vice chairman of the East Turkestan Liberation Organization, however, this is denied by Isa. This claim by China has led to China's issuance of a red notice to Interpol, but this has not been acted on by Germany or any other country in the West where he has since travelled. He has been on a Chinese list of wanted terrorists since 2003. Contrary to China's claims, Isa has condemned all terrorist activities.