Rally of Circassian activists in Istanbul

In the evening of May 21, Circassian activists in Istanbul held a march of many thousands along Istiklal Street in direction of the Russian Consulate General. The action was organized by the Confederation of Circassian organizations and Caucasian Diaspora in Turkey, and the march was also joined by Crimean Tatars representatives. The march involved Circassians, Adygs, Abkhazians, Vainakhs, Ossetians, and Crimean Tatars. In their hands, they were carrying the banners with the names of organizations and associations represented by their groups, as well as national flags. Besides, the activists were carrying the posters with slogans addressed to Russia and the international community and calling for recognition of the Circassian genocide and the cessation of repression of Circassian repatriates in Russia. For details, see: http://eng.kavkaz-uzel.ru/articles/35668