Historical Events tagged with "british_army"

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Politics & Government

Bloody Sunday Shooting in Derry

January 30th, 1972 53 years ago

British paratroopers opened fire on a civil rights march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in the deaths of 13 demonstrators and injuring many others. The march was organized to protest against internment without trial, a deeply contentious policy affecting many in Northern Ireland. The violence erupted despite the peaceful intentions of the participants, leading to widespread outrage and a significant escalation of the conflict known as The Troubles.

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