
Remembering the June 15 Uyghur Student Demonstration
June 15 marks a significant day—the 37th anniversary of the 1988 Student Demonstration, one of the most unforgettable acts of resistance in Uyghur history.
June 15 marks a significant day—the 37th anniversary of the 1988 Student Demonstration, one of the most unforgettable acts of resistance in Uyghur history.
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