Washington DC, April 4 -- The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) will solemnly commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Baren Uprising on April 5, paying tribute to what it described as nearly 3,000 Uyghurs who lost their lives during a violent crackdown by Chinese authorities in Akto County, East Turkistan, between April 5 and 10, 1990.

"This year marks the 36th year since the Baren Uprising, which cost the lives of thousands of brave Uyghurs," WUC President Turgunjan Alawdun said, as cited in the WUC press release. He added that the victims must be honoured and accountability must be sought for those who lost their lives while defending fundamental freedoms.

According to the WUC press release, the organisation has planned protest demonstratio...