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POLITICSJun 17 · 15:53 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

South Africa commemorates 50 year-old anniversary of Soweto uprising

South Africa commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising on June 16, marking the day over 200 young protesters were shot and killed by police during demonstrations against the apartheid education system. The event is seen as a pivotal moment in the country's liberation struggle, though some argue the anniversary downplays the violence faced by protesters.

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