Click Here Erased: The disappearance of Ekpar Asat
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Aug 19, 2025 Rehan Asat, a Harvard Law graduate and advocate for her brother Ekpar Asat, shares a captivating glimpse into the challenges faced by the Uyghur community in China. She explores how her brother's dream of a digital haven for Uyghurs led to his disappearance amid a broader campaign of repression. The conversation highlights personal stories of resistance against state censorship, the powerful bonds of familial loyalty, and the digital efforts to preserve Uyghur culture against overwhelming odds. It's a poignant reminder of the struggle for identity and justice.
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Last Goodbye Before Vanishing
- Abduwali Ayup fled China after repeated arrests and a year-long detention for running a Uyghur kindergarten project.
- He last saw Ekpar on the plane and deleted his contact to avoid endangering him, illustrating fear-driven precautions.
Xinjiang As A Repression Blueprint
- The tactics used to erase Uyghur culture in Xinjiang are being packaged and exported globally.
- Surveillance and censorship developed there act as a blueprint for repression beyond China's borders.
Roots Of A Digital Town Square
- Rehan recalls Akbar's childhood curiosity and early tech skill, fixing computers and obsessing over code.
- Those afternoons built the foundation for Baghdash, a community site preserving Uyghur language and culture online.