On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Barin Massacre, a panel titled 'The April 5, 1990 Barin Massacre and the East Turkistan Issue' was held in Ankara.
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Platform of Uyghur Organizations in Turkey held a memorial event in Istanbul to honor the victims of the Barin resistance. The event drew a large crowd and emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among Uyghur organizations.
The Barin Resistance, which ended in a brutal massacre by the Chinese army, led to the first organized protests by Uyghurs abroad and the formation of Uyghur organizations, beginning in Germany in 1990.
The World Uyghur Congress and the Uyghur community in Munich organized a commemoration and protest in front of the Chinese Consulate to mark the 35th anniversary of the Barın Massacre.
A memorial meeting was held in Ankara for the 28th anniversary of the Ghulja Massacre. The Turkey Uyghur NGO Platform was established, and the recognition of the Uyghur genocide by Turkey was discussed with politicians and researchers.
Uyghur artist and activist Rahima Mahmut will perform at The Jago Dalston. Hosted by Index on Censorship, the event aims to highlight the persecution of artists and the genocide of Uyghurs by the Chinese government.
NGOs have written to prominent politicians in Europe, urging them to make a call for the release of imprisoned Uyghur scholar Ilham Tohti and to support his nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.
Mehray Memet, a Uyghur who had previously visited Turkey, has not been heard from for four years after being taken from her home in Urumqi by Chinese security forces.
Uyghur foundations held a Martyrs Commemoration Meeting and Press Statement in Ankara to mark the 27th anniversary of the February 5 Gulca Massacre.