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South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising
South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising by students, a pivotal moment in the fight against apartheid
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What happenedSouth Africa on Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, when over 200 young people protesting against the apartheid education system were shot and killed by the police.,.
The headline splitOne side frames it as "South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising, but challenges linger". The other frames it as "South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising".
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Left / center-leftSouth Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising, but challenges linger
ABC News - International · Center-left · News report
CenterSouth Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising
France 24 · Center · News report
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South Africa on Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising, when over 200 young people protesting against the apartheid education system were shot and killed by the police.,
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising, but challenges linger for its youth
The events of June 16, 1976 — now commemorated annually as Youth Day — are considered a turning point in South Africa's liberation struggle against white minority rule
