Historical Events tagged with "emigrants"

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.

Accidents & Tragedies

Tragic Capsizing of Albanian Migrant Boat

January 9th, 2004 21 years ago

An inflatable boat carrying illegal Albanian emigrants stalled near the Karaburun Peninsula while en route to Brindisi, Italy. The incident led to the exposure of passengers to harsh weather conditions, ultimately resulting in the deaths of 28 individuals. This catastrophe highlighted the severe risks associated with illegal migration from Albania during this period.

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Military & Warfare

Massacre of Hindu Emigrants in Jathibhanga

April 23rd, 1971 53 years ago

In Jathibhanga, East Pakistan, the Pakistan Army, along with local militias known as Razakars, slaughtered approximately 3,000 Hindu emigrants. This brutal act occurred amidst the wider backdrop of the Bangladesh Liberation War, where tensions between West and East Pakistan escalated. The targeting of the Hindu community was part of a broader campaign of ethnic and religious cleansing against those perceived as supporting the independence movement. The massacre on this day is one of the numerous atrocities committed during the conflict.

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