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Tag: Coups D’Etat and Attempted Coups D’Etat
President of Guinea-Bissau Reasserts Control After Fears of Another Coup in Africa
Military leaders have taken power in five African countries in the last 18 months, but Guinea-Bissau — a small coastal nation no stranger to coups — appears to have just staved one off.
Myanmar Is Mired in Conflict and Chaos a Year After a Coup
Daily protests, once loud and colorful, have been replaced by an eerie quiet. To mark the anniversary of the military takeover, protest leaders have called for a “silent strike.”
Burkina Faso and 5 Other Coups in Africa, Explained
Burkina Faso this week joined a list of countries that have recently experienced military takeovers — most plagued by insecurity, poor governance and frustrated youth. But there’s no one-size-fits-all explanation.
After Coup in Burkina Faso, Protesters Turn to Russia for Help
Fed up with the failure of their government, and France, to stop the violence caused by militants, some citizens now call for Russia to intervene.
Burkina Faso President Ousted in Military Coup
Mutinous officers said the public was fed up with President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré because of his inability to stop attacks by Islamist militants.
Gunfire Rattles Burkina Faso’s Capital as Soldiers Revolt
The government denied rumors of a coup, but soldiers who want changes to the fight against Islamists appear to have taken control of several military bases.
Britain Says Moscow Is Plotting to Install a Pro-Russian Leader in Ukraine
In a highly unusual public statement, backed by U.S. officials, London named the putative head of a potential puppet government but few other details.
Sudan’s Security Forces Kill Protesters as U.S. Diplomats’ Visit Nears
Seven people died after being shot at demonstrations in the northeast African country, a doctors’ group said, bringing the civilian death toll since the military seized back power to 71.
Pay Your Power Bill, Myanmar Soldiers Say, or Pay With Your Life
Facing a huge loss of revenue amid economic turmoil, the military has sent soldiers to act as debt collectors.