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Gary R. Bunt

Uighur Emojis

Filip Noubel, Global Voices Online, Uyghur emojis help spread message of cultural resistance over social media
uighur sticker emoji happy meal!

"Emojis representing Uyghur characters and culture are now available on the encrypted messenger platform Telegram in an effort by the Uyghur diaspora in Russian-speaking countries to raise visibility."

Uighur Qizlar kuchluk sticker
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