History: August 11 (#4)

History: August 11 (#4)
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August 11, 2003 Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand.

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On August 11, in the year 2003: Jemaah Islamiyah leade r Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.

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Why August 11, 2003 matters: Jemaah Islamiyah leader Rid uan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. 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: August 11, 2003 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: Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok, Thailand. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangkok (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)