Historical Events tagged with "civil-war"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Crime & Law

Massacre Claims Over 100 Lives in Algeria

January 11th, 1998 27 years ago

In a gruesome incident in the village of Sidi-Hamed, Algeria, over 100 people were killed by armed attackers. The massacre occurred during a time of intense violence in the country, largely attributed to the civil war between the Algerian government and Islamist insurgents. This tragic event escalated fears among local populations as it underscored the brutality of the conflict, which had already taken a heavy toll on communities throughout Algeria.

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Politics & Government

Power-Sharing Agreement in Byzantine Leadership

February 8th, 1347 678 years ago

The Byzantine civil war concluded with an agreement that established a power-sharing arrangement between John VI Kantakouzenos and John V Palaiologos. Following years of conflict, the two leaders were able to reach a compromise that allowed them to jointly control the Byzantine Empire. This agreement was significant as it marked the end of a turbulent period within the Byzantine political landscape and aimed to restore order and stability.

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