History: January 11 (#2)

History: January 11 (#2)
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January 11, 2013 One French soldier and 17 militants are killed in a failed attempt to free a French hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia.

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On January 11, in the year 2013: One French soldi er and 17 militants are killed in a failed attempt to free a French hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia. Somalia, officially the Federal Republic of Somalia, is the easternmost country in continental Africa.

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Why January 11, 2013 matters: One French soldier and 17 mil itants are killed in a failed attempt to free a French hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: January 11, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital r evolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: One French soldier and 17 militants are killed in a failed attempt to free a French hostage in Bulo Marer, Somalia. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somalia (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)