Historical Events tagged with "national_identity"
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Mukti Bahini Surrender Arms in Bangladesh
Members of the Mukti Bahini, the guerrilla resistance during the Bangladesh Liberation War, surrendered their arms to the newly formed government of Bangladesh. This significant event marked the transition from guerrilla warfare to peacetime governance following victory over the Pakistani military. The occasion was attended by key leaders and served as a ceremonial climax to the hard-fought struggle for independence. The act symbolized hopes for peace and rebuilding in the newly independent nation, following a tumultuous decade of conflict and strife.
Continue ReadingBasutoland Gains Independence, Becomes Lesotho
Basutoland officially became independent from the United Kingdom on October 4, 1966, and was renamed Lesotho. The event marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Southern Africa, as Basutoland had been a British protectorate since 1868. The transition to independence was overseen by Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan and was celebrated with various ceremonies throughout the country. The move to Lesotho symbolized the nation's quest for self-determination and governance over its own affairs after colonial rule.
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