History: May 20 (#3)

History: May 20 (#3)
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May 20, 2016 The government of Singapore authorised the controversial execution of convicted murderer Kho Jabing for the murder of a Chinese construction worker despite the international pleas for clemency, notably from Amnesty International and the United Nations.

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On May 20, in the year 2016: The government of Singapore authorised the controversia l execution of convicted murderer Kho Jabing for the murder of a Chinese construction worker despite the international pleas for clemency, notably from Amnesty International and the United Nations. Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organization focused on human rights, with its headquarters in the United Kingdom.

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Why May 20, 2016 matters: The government of Singapore authorised the controversial ex ecution of convicted murderer Kho Jabing for the murder of a Chinese construction worker despite the international pleas for clemency, notably from Amnesty International and the United Nations. 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 20, 2016 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions w hile 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: The government of Singapore authorised the controversial execution of convicted murderer Kho Jabing for the murder of a Chinese construction worker despite the international pleas for clemency, notably from Amnesty International and the United Nations. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amnesty_International (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)