In addition to these severe human rights violations, the Uyghur diaspora struggles with the trauma of separation from their families, who remain under constant surveillance and at risk of persecution. Those who speak out against the abuses face intimidation, even abroad, as governments sympathetic to their plight are often hesitant to confront the powerful forces responsible. This has led to a pervasive sense of isolation and helplessness among Uyghur exiles, who find it increasingly difficult to advocate for their rights and preserve their cultural identity in the face of systematic erasure.