History: October 9 (#2)

History: October 9 (#2)
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October 9, 2016 The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launches its first attack on Myanmar security forces along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border.

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On October 9, in the year 2016: The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launches its first attack on Myanmar security forces along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border. Violent clashes have been ongoing in the northern part of Myanmar's Rakhine State since October 2016.

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Why October 9, 2016 matters: The Arakan Rohingya Salvation A rmy launches its first attack on Myanmar security forces along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border. 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: October 9, 2016 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution h as 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: The Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launches its first attack on Myanmar security forces along the Bangladesh–Myanmar border. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conflict_in_Rakhine_State_(2016%E2%80%93present) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)