The Dersim Uprising refers to a rebellion that took place in 1937-1938 in the Dersim region of Turkey, primarily involving the Kurdish and Alevi populations. The uprising was a response to the Turkish government's policies aimed at suppressing local culture and autonomy, including forced assimilation and military repression. The Turkish government launched a military campaign to quell the uprising, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement of the local population. The conflict highlighted the tensions between the central government and minority groups in Turkey, shaping the region's socio-political landscape for years to come.