Historical Events tagged with "ethnic groups"

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Military & Warfare

Myanmar's National Unity Government Declares War

September 7th, 2021 3 years ago

The National Unity Government of Myanmar, made up of lawmakers ousted by the military coup, declared a people's defensive war against the military junta in response to ongoing violence. This declaration signified the increasing resistance among various ethnic and civic groups united against the military rule. The move was aimed at galvanizing support for a coordinated effort to push back against the junta's repression of dissent and restoration of democracy.

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Politics & Government

Yugoslavia's New Constitution Established Republics

January 31st, 1946 79 years ago

In early 1946, Yugoslavia adopted a new constitution modeled after the Soviet Union, creating six constituent republics. This significant governmental change was piloted by Josip Broz Tito, designed to solidify the federal structure to better govern the diverse ethnic groups and regions of the post-war nation. The republics included Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia, which aimed to foster a stronger national unity while granting autonomy to each republic.

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Politics & Government

Yugoslav Partisans Establish Anti-Fascist Council

November 26th, 1942 82 years ago

The first meeting of the Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia convened in Bihać, Bosnia. This assembly marked a critical moment in the efforts of the Yugoslav Partisans, who aimed to unify various resistance movements against Axis forces occupying the region. The council sought to establish a coordinated approach to fighting fascism, engaging diverse political and ethnic groups within Yugoslavia in a common goal.

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