Adiljan Abdurihim

UTJD in Washington, D.C.: Advancing Uyghur Human Rights, International Accountability, and the Preservation of History

November 8, 2026

October 26–30, 2026 | Washington, D.C. From October 26 to 30, the Uyghur Transitional Justice Database (UTJD) participated in a series of important discussions, public […]

Nov 7

Ili Rebellion begins

Insurgency in the Ili region backed by the USSR began on 7 Nov 1944 and led to creation of the Second East Turkestan Republic.

First documented: 1944 | Anniversary: November 7

Nov 12

First East Turkistan Republic proclaimed (Kashgar)

The First East Turkistan Republic was proclaimed on 12 Nov 1933 in Kashgar; it was short-lived and collapsed in April 1934.

First documented: 1933 | Anniversary: November 12

Nov 12

Second East Turkistan Republic declared

The Second ETR was declared on 12 Nov 1944 and maintained de facto control in parts of northern East Turkistan until later negotiations and PRC consolidation.

First documented: 1944 | Anniversary: November 12