Washington, Oct. 27 -- The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has urged major European insurers and security technology providers to reevaluate their reliance on Hikvision and Dahua products, citing growing evidence of human rights violations, cybersecurity risks, and their use in conflict zones, according to a WUC announcement.

"This is a call for responsible risk management," said WUC President Turghunjan Alawudun. "Protecting clients' data, reputations, and safety begins with acknowledging the risks embedded in the technologies you rely on. The situation demands internal audits and a careful re-evaluation of future partnerships. Our message is simple: if you doubt a technology's security, don't install it," the release quoted him as saying....