Arab rising in German East Africa

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An Arab rising of coastal slave traders breaks out in German East Africa (modern-day Tanzania). It requires the military intervention of German administrator Hermann von Wissman throughout the rest of the year to quash the rebellion.

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Editors. "Arab rising in German East Africa". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011
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