Aziz Isa Elkun, a Uyghur Muslim from North London, had spent seven years uncertain of his mother's fate after her detainment in a Chinese camp. In April 2024, he received an emotionally charged monitored video call from his mother, Helizkhan, allowing them to reconnect. Aziz has been advocating for her relocation to the UK for care, amidst ongoing accusations against China regarding its treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang. Despite limited communication under strict surveillance, Aziz continues to emphasize the need for awareness of the conditions faced by Uyghurs.
Every day I feel depressed that I can't speak to my mother properly. I don't know how to express how this makes me feel.
This call was monitored by the Chinese Foreign Affairs Department, so we had to be careful what we said. I was asking her about her health.
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