History: May 13 (#2)

History: May 13 (#2)
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May 13, 2005 Andijan uprising, Uzbekistan; Troops open fire on crowds of protestors after a prison break; at least 187 people were killed according to official estimates.

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On May 13, in the year 2005: Andijan uprising, Uzbekistan; Troops open fire on crowds of protestors after a prison break; at least 187 people were killed according to official estimates. Uzbekistan, officially the Republic of Uzbekistan, is a doubly landlocked country located in Central Asia.

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Why May 13, 2005 matters: Andijan uprising, Uzbekistan; Troops ope n fire on crowds of protestors after a prison break; at least 187 people were killed according to official estimates. 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: May 13, 2005 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution ha s 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: Andijan uprising, Uzbekistan; Troops open fire on crowds of protestors after a prison break; at least 187 people were killed according to official estimates. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uzbekistan (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)