History: July 16 (#4)

History: July 16 (#4)
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July 16, 2013 Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn resumes between the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Islamist forces, beginning the Rojava–Islamist conflict.

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On July 16, in the year 2013: Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn resumes between the Pe ople's Protection Units (YPG) and Islamist forces, beginning the Rojava–Islamist conflict. The Battle of Ras al-Ayn was a series of armed clashes for control of the town of Ras al-Ayn during the Syrian Civil War, mainly between the Kurdish-majority People's Protection Units (YPG) and an alliance of Syrian opposition groups, with the occasional involvement of the Syrian Armed Forces.

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Why July 16, 2013 matters: Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al- Ayn resumes between the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Islamist forces, beginning the Rojava–Islamist conflict. 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: July 16, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has con nected 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: Syrian civil war: The Battle of Ras al-Ayn resumes between the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Islamist forces, beginning the Rojava–Islamist conflict. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Ras_al-Ayn_(2012%E2%80%9313) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)