History: February 22 (#3)

History: February 22 (#3)
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February 22, 2011 Bahraini uprising: Tens of thousands of people march in protest against the deaths of seven victims killed by police and army forces during previous protests.

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On February 22, in the year 2011: Bahraini uprising: Tens of thousands of people march in protest against the deaths of seven victims killed by police and army forces during previous protests. The mainly Shia and some Sunni Bahraini opposition led anti-government protests in Bahrain in 2011.

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Why February 22, 2011 matters: Bahraini uprising: Tens of thousands of people march in protest against the deaths of seven victims killed by police and army forces during previous 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: February 22, 2011 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution h as 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: Bahraini uprising: Tens of thousands of people march in protest against the deaths of seven victims killed by police and army forces during previous protests. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_Bahraini_uprising (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)