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 group 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 on 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
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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)
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