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History professor Kristian Gerner has died
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Kristian Gerner, emeritus professor of history at Lund University and Russia expert, has died at 83. He passed away on Maundy Thursday after a period of illness, his wife Kerstin Nyström told TT. Gerner was a prominent commentator on Russian events.
The Bay of Pigs workshop, marking 65 years since the victory against imperialism, began on Tuesday at the Fidel Castro Ruz Center. It was attended by Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, head of the Ideological Department of the Communist Party's Central Committee, along with other officials. Participants agreed that the event reaffirms the daily defense of hard-won freedom and continues to guide Cuba's path.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum acknowledged on Monday Spain's “different approach” to colonization, citing King Felipe VI and Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, but insisted that “they plundered our territories for 300 years”. She made the remarks in her morning press conference ahead of a trip to Barcelona, where she will meet Pedro Sánchez. No meeting with the king is planned.
The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg educates visitors on South Africa's history beyond apartheid, amid concerns over young people's ignorance. Curator Emilia Potenza highlights its emotional impact during Human Rights Day commemorations. Entry is free for South Africans this weekend.
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In an exclusive Le Figaro interview, Sorbonne historian Pierre Vermeren discusses his book 'France-Algérie. De 1962 à nos jours. Histoire d’une relation pathologique', published March 12 by Tallandier. He describes the France-Algeria relationship as pathological and argues the Algerian War is ancient history.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation held a commemoration for the 66th anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, where police fired on protesters against pass laws, killing at least 69 people. Speakers highlighted new evidence suggesting a higher death toll and ongoing struggles against racism.
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Spain's King Felipe VI admitted there was “much abuse” during the conquest of America and urged placing these events in their historical context. He made the statements in Madrid while visiting an exhibition on indigenous Mexican women. He called for avoiding excessive moral presentism in favor of objective analysis.
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