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South Africa, 50 years later, the day Soweto defied apartheid.

On June 16, 1976, thousands of Black South African students in Soweto took to the streets to challenge the apartheid regime. The police responded violently, resulting in at least 176 deaths. Fifty years later, the uprising remains a symbol of resistance against apartheid and the struggle for freedom in South Africa.

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16 de junho de 1976. Soweto Uprising. Cinquenta anos depois. Milhares* de estudantes negros sul-africanos saíram às ruas do Soweto para desafiar o regime do apartheid. A resposta da polícia foi violenta e provocou pelo menos 176 mortos.

Meio século depois, a revolta e o massacre no bairro dos arredores de Joanesburgo, continuam a ser marcos da resistência ao apartheid e da luta pela liberdade na África do Sul.

*As estimativas mais aceites indicam que entre 10 mil e 20 mil estudantes participaram nas manifestações pacíficas de 16 de junho de 1976 no Soweto.

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RTP NotíciasState / PublicCenter4 days ago
South Africa, 50 years later, the day Soweto defied apartheid.

On June 16, 1976, thousands of Black South African students in Soweto took to the streets to challenge the apartheid regime. The police responded violently, resulting in at least 176 deaths. Fifty years later, the uprising remains a symbol of resistance against apartheid and the struggle for freedom in South Africa.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual account of historical events without taking a political stance or using biased language. It focuses on the historical significance of the Soweto Uprising and does not frame the event with any particular ideological perspective.