Historical Events tagged with "politicalunrest"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Protests and Civil Unrest in Baku, Azerbaijan
January 20th, 1990 35 years ago
In Baku, Azerbaijan, significant protests erupted as citizens demanded greater autonomy and sovereignty from the Soviet Union amidst escalating ethnic tensions. These demonstrations were fueled by discontent over economic hardships and political repression, particularly directed at the Azerbaijani regime. Fearing unrest, the Soviet government deployed troops, leading to violent clashes between protesters and military forces.
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