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Sykes-Picot Agreement Revealed by Manchester Guardian

November 26th, 1917 107 years ago

The Manchester Guardian, a British newspaper, published a secret agreement between the United Kingdom and France regarding the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire. The document, known as the Sykes-Picot Agreement, outlined plans for the division of territories in the Middle East after World War I. This release indicated significant geopolitical intentions and arrangements while also highlighting the complexities of post-war diplomacy. The publication came amid ongoing World War I hostilities, capturing public and governmental attention and raising questions about colonial ambitions and national sovereignty.

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