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From Xinjiang to the Front Lines of Syria

Uyghur fighters in Syria built a militant enclave and trained for years as they clashed with ISIS and Assad regime forces.

Summary by Foreign Policy
How Uyghur militants were dragged into civil war.

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The DiplomatThe Diplomat
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The Uyghurs Who Fought in Syria’s Civil War

Insights from Emily Feng.

·Arlington, United States
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Foreign PolicyForeign Policy
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From Xinjiang to the Front Lines of Syria

How Uyghur militants were dragged into civil war.

·Washington, United States
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The Wire ChinaThe Wire China
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Emily Feng on the Uyghurs, Syria and Xinjiang

The foreign correspondent describes meeting with the Uyghurs from Xinjiang who played a key role in the Syrian civil war, but who now find themselves potentially stateless.

·New York, United States
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The Wire China broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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