Witness History: Witness Archive 2016 - The Assassination of the Mirabal Sisters

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On November 25th 1960, three sisters and political activists in the Dominican Republic were beaten to death on the orders of the dictator, General Trujillo. Their deaths sparked outrage, and inspired the assassination of the leader himself six months later.

(Photo; The three Mirabal Sisters, Patria, Minerva and Maria Teresa)

Published on Monday, 28th November 2016.

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