Every year since 1959, U.S. presidents have issued a Captive Nations proclamation condemning Soviet and Communist Imperialism and Repression. The East Turkistan National Awakening Movement is urging the U.S. to designate East Turkistan as a captive nation in this year’s proclamation and will be holding a rally outside the White House.

One America’s Stephanie Myers spoke with the Prime Minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile, Salih Hudayar, about the importance of this designation and rally.