Historical Events tagged with "marikana"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Marikana Massacre Results in 47 Deaths

August 10th, 2012 12 years ago

A violent confrontation erupted between police and striking miners at the Lonmin Platinum Mine in Marikana, South Africa. The clash followed weeks of labor unrest and demands for better wages from the miners. During the confrontation, police opened fire on a group of miners, resulting in the deaths of 47 people and raising national and international outcry regarding police brutality and workers' rights. The event highlighted deep-seated inequalities in South Africa's mining industry and labor relations.

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