Historical Events tagged with "militancy"
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.
Airport Attacks by Palestinian Guerrillas
Palestinian guerrillas launched coordinated attacks at airports in Rome and Vienna, resulting in the deaths of eighteen individuals. The militants aimed to draw attention to the Palestinian issue and provoke international discourse surrounding their plight. Authorities responded by deploying security forces to contain the situations and apprehend the attackers. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and fear as gunfire erupted in busy terminals, sparking panic among travelers.
Continue ReadingM. Alalasundaram and V. Dharmalingam Shot Dead
M. Alalasundaram and V. Dharmalingam, prominent Sri Lankan Tamil politicians, were assassinated in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They were known for their active roles in advocating for Tamil rights during the escalating conflict in the region. Their murders were part of an ongoing violence that marked the early years of the Sri Lankan Civil War, reflecting the deep-seated tensions between the Tamil minority and the Sinhalese majority. This incident triggered further unrest and drew attention to the volatile political climate.
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