History: January 23 (#2)

History: January 23 (#2)
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January 23, 2022 Mutinying Burkinabè soldiers led by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba depose and detain President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré amid widespread anti-government protests.

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On January 23, in the year 2022: Mutinying Burkina bè soldiers led by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba depose and detain President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré amid widespread anti-government protests. A coup d'état was launched in Burkina Faso on 24 January 2022.

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Why January 23, 2022 matters: Mutinying Burkinabè soldiers led by Pa ul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba depose and detain President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré amid widespread anti-government protests. 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 23, 2022 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has co nnected 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: Mutinying Burkinabè soldiers led by Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba depose and detain President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré amid widespread anti-government protests. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2022_Burkina_Faso_coup_d'%C3%A9tat (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)