November 9, 2012
At least 27 people are killed and dozens are wounded in conflicts between inmates and guards at Welikada prison in Colombo.
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On November 9, in the year 2012:
At least 27 people are killed and dozens are wounded in conflicts between inmates and guards at Welikada prison in Colombo.
Colombo is the largest city of Sri Lanka by population, serving as the country's executive and judicial capital.
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Why November 9, 2012 matters:
At least 27 people are killed and dozens are wounded in conflicts between inmates and guards at Welikada prison in Colombo.
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: November 9, 2012
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: At least 27 people are killed and dozens are wounded in conflicts between inmates and guards at Welikada prison in Colombo.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombo (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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