Historical Events tagged with "peasant uprising"
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Villa Tunari Massacre of Coca Farmers
In Villa Tunari, Bolivia, anti-narcotics police clashed with protesting coca-growing peasants, resulting in the deaths of nine to twelve individuals and injuries to over a hundred others. Farmer protests erupted as government forces moved against coca cultivation, straining local tensions. The violence highlighted the ongoing struggle between coca producers and anti-drug policies enforced by the Bolivian state.
Continue ReadingHerzegovinian Rebellion Initiates Against Ottomans
The Herzegovinian rebellion was sparked by the oppressive policies of the Ottoman Empire, specifically in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Discontent had been brewing due to heavy taxation and lack of local governance. On June 19, peasants and local leaders such as Luka Rajić rose against Ottoman authority, leading to widespread violence and escalation of tensions in the region. This rebellion represented a significant turn in the relationships between local populations and the Ottoman rulers, paving the way for further uprisings in the Balkans.
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