History: February 11 (#4)

History: February 11 (#4)
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February 11, 2013 Militants claiming to be from the Sultanate of Sulu invade Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia, beginning the Lahad Datu standoff.

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On February 11, in the year 2013: Militants claimi ng to be from the Sultanate of Sulu invade Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia, beginning the Lahad Datu standoff. Sabah is a state of Malaysia located in northern Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia.

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Why February 11, 2013 matters: Militants claiming to be from t he Sultanate of Sulu invade Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia, beginning the Lahad Datu standoff. 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: February 11, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital rev olution 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: Militants claiming to be from the Sultanate of Sulu invade Lahad Datu District, Sabah, Malaysia, beginning the Lahad Datu standoff. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabah (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)