Munich [Germany], People of Chinese origin and their supporters around the world commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.
This tragic event, which unfolded in Beijing in 1989, saw the Chinese government violently suppress pro-democracy protests, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, possibly thousands, of people. This massacre is a significant moment in modern Chinese history and a reminder of the cost of the struggle for democracy and human rights.
In a significant show of solidarity, the World Uyghur Congress posted a message on Instagram, saying: "The World Uyghur Congress commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and honors the memory of those who fought for freedom, democracy and "Incidents like the Tiananmen Square massacre set a dangerous precedent for the dramatic erosion of freedom of speech and assembly throughout China."
This tragic event, which unfolded in Beijing in 1989, saw the Chinese government violently suppress pro-democracy protests, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, possibly thousands, of people. This massacre is a significant moment in modern Chinese history and a reminder of the cost of the struggle for democracy and human rights.
In a significant show of solidarity, the World Uyghur Congress posted a message on Instagram, saying: "The World Uyghur Congress commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and honors the memory of those who fought for freedom, democracy and "Incidents like the Tiananmen Square massacre set a dangerous precedent for the dramatic erosion of freedom of speech and assembly throughout China."
