Changes/Unicode 9.0

Unicode 9.0 support

Summary

Unicode 9.0 got released on 21th June 2016. Version 9.0 adds 7,500 characters, including six new scripts and 72 new emoji characters. These additions include six new scripts and 72 new emoji characters. These new script provide support for languages Osage, Nepal Bhasa, Fulani and other African languages, The Bravanese dialect of Swahili, used in Somalia, The Warsh orthography for Arabic and Tangut, a major historic script of China.

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Current status

• Targeted release: [[Releases/<number> | Fedora <number> ]]
• Last updated: 2016-07-01
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Scope

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