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Second referendum on the independence of Québec

29
years ago

30 October 1995,

Second referendum on the independence of Québec. Participation was 94%, affirmative 49.42% and negative 50.58%. Québec is a Canadian territory with a Francophone majority claiming the right to self-determination. However, their indigenous people have not defended independence for fear of abandoning the demands of the peoples of origin.

Source:

Francisco Letamendia, Game of mirrors. (Ed. Trotta).

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43 Tamil tigers fled Vellore Fort prison in India
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1934-10-06
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1934-10-06
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90
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