History: January 16 (#3)

History: January 16 (#3)
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January 16, 2018 Myanmar police open fire on a group of ethnic Rakhine protesters, killing seven and wounding twelve.

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On January 16, in the year 2018: Myanmar police open fire on a grou p of ethnic Rakhine protesters, killing seven and wounding twelve. On 16 January 2018, a group of ethnic Rakhine locals in the town of Mrauk U in Rakhine State, Myanmar, protested against a ban on an event commemorating the 233rd anniversary of the Kingdom of Mrauk U's end.

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Why January 16, 2018 matters: Myanmar police open fire o n a group of ethnic Rakhine protesters, killing seven and wounding twelve. 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 16, 2018 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution 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: Myanmar police open fire on a group of ethnic Rakhine protesters, killing seven and wounding twelve. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Mrauk_U_riot (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)