History: August 14 (#5)

History: August 14 (#5)
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August 14, 2013 Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi.

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On August 14, in the year 2013: Egypt declares a state of emer gency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula.

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Why August 14, 2013 matters: Egypt declares a state of emerge ncy as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. 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 14, 2013 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revo lution 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: Egypt declares a state of emergency as security forces kill hundreds of demonstrators supporting former president Mohamed Morsi. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)