Uyghur World Congress: The Marriott Hotel refused to host it
A week ago, a conference was held in Prague, at which they met prison and re-education survivors, academics, experts, diplomats and politicians. He gave the congress the patronage of the Prague mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates) and lent his residence for part of the program. Action emphatically condemned the Chinese side in a statement by a spokesman for the embassy in the Czech Republic. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was a private event in which neither the ministry nor the government was involved. Over the weekend, delegates at the General Assembly decided that the current Uyghur Congress would remain headed by its current president, Dolkun Isa.
According to Axios.com, the Marriott Hotel has decided not to provide its premises in consultation with corporate management, he justified it with political neutrality. A spokeswoman for the world network subsequently told the server that holding the conference would not violate the policy of political neutrality. The hotel should apologize.
The World Uyghur Congress confirmed the matter to ČTK. He was outraged by the hotel’s actions, but he did not want to tell the media until after all the events. “We then learned that there had been similar incidents in the past over Tibet, Hong Kong and Taiwan.“Arkin said.
According to her, this is a clear sign of China’s “long hand” and how companies can easily become influenced by the Chinese government when they have access to the Chinese market. “It is a dangerous pattern, and Chinese intervention and retaliation threaten our democracy and fundamental freedom. Businesses are not allowed to participate in this, “she added.
According to Arkin, the Marriott Hotel apologized by phone to one of the representatives of the Uighur Congress in Prague on Friday morning. “But we still expect an official apology to the World Uyghur Congress,” she added.
The World Uyghur Congress has elected a new leadership at the General Assembly, November 14, 2021 in Prague.
Author: ČTK / Říhová Michaela