History: April 15 (#2)

History: April 15 (#2)
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April 15, 2014 In the worst massacre of the South Sudanese Civil War, more than 400 civilians are gunned down after seeking refuge in houses of worship as well as hospitals.

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On April 15, in the year 2014: In the worst massacre of the South Sudanese Civil War, more than 400 civilians are gunned down after seeking refuge in houses of worship as well as hospitals. The South Sudanese Civil War was a multi-sided civil war in South Sudan fought from 2013 to 2018 between government and opposition forces.

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Why April 15, 2014 matters: In the worst massacre of the South Suda nese Civil War, more than 400 civilians are gunned down after seeking refuge in houses of worship as well as hospitals. 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 15, 2014 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: In the worst massacre of the South Sudanese Civil War, more than 400 civilians are gunned down after seeking refuge in houses of worship as well as hospitals. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sudanese_Civil_War (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)