History: August 27 (#2)

History: August 27 (#2)
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August 27, 2009 Internal conflict in Myanmar: The Burmese military junta and ethnic armies begin three days of violent clashes in the Kokang Special Region.

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On August 27, in the year 2009: Internal conflict in Myanmar : The Burmese military junta and ethnic armies begin three days of violent clashes in the Kokang Special Region. Myanmar has been in armed conflict since 1948, when the country, then known as Burma, gained independence from the United Kingdom.

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Why August 27, 2009 matters: Internal conflict in Myanmar: The B urmese military junta and ethnic armies begin three days of violent clashes in the Kokang Special Region. 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 27, 2009 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolutio n 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: Internal conflict in Myanmar: The Burmese military junta and ethnic armies begin three days of violent clashes in the Kokang Special Region. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar_conflict (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)