April 7, 2018
Syria launches the Douma chemical attack during the Eastern Ghouta offensive of the Syrian Civil War.
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On April 7, in the year 2018:
Syria launches the Douma chemical attack during the Eastern Ghouta offensive of the Syrian Civil War.
On 7 April 2018, a chemical warfare attack was launched in the city of Douma, Syria by the military of the Ba'athist regime led by Bashar al-Assad.
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Why April 7, 2018 matters:
Syria launches the Douma chemical attack during the Eastern Ghouta offensive of the Syrian Civil War.
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: April 7, 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: Syria launches the Douma chemical attack during the Eastern Ghouta offensive of the Syrian Civil War.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douma_chemical_attack (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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