Tag: coup d’état
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DR Congo Military Court Sentences 37 to Death for Alleged Coup Attempt
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has issued death sentences to 37 individuals for their involvement in a purported coup attempt. This significant ruling underscores the country’s stance on severe political disturbances and attempts to undermine state security. The court’s decision brings to the forefront the ongoing issues of political stability and…
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Niger Faces Escalating Threats to Oil Exports Amid Attacks by Patriotic Liberation Front
Niger’s oil exports face significant threats as the Patriotic Liberation Front (PLF) warns of further pipeline attacks amidst demands for the release of former president Mohamed Bazoum. This development comes after the group claimed responsibility for sabotaging a pipeline that transports crude oil to the Seme port in Benin. The attacks have not only targeted…
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Suspected Leaders of Failed Bolivian Coup Attempt Detained for Investigation
In Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, a sense of normalcy has returned following an attempted coup that saw a significant police presence in the city’s main square. Authorities have detained 21 individuals, including three officers, after a group with military and armored vehicles aimed to seize the presidential palace. Among those apprehended was General Marcelo Zagara,…
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Bolivia’s Coup Attempt Thwarted: President Asserts Control, Former General Arrested
An attempted coup in Bolivia was quickly thwarted after President Luis Arce took decisive action by installing a new military command following an irregular military movement led by former General Commander Sunika in the principal square of Bolivia. Sunika had declared intentions to correct the country’s ongoing issues, including the economic crisis and rising food…