Coup d'état

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A coup d’état represents the sudden, often violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government by a small group, typically involving elements of the military or political elite. This tag covers global reporting on attempted and successful power grabs, the subsequent political instability, and the international legal and diplomatic responses to these challenges to democratic order. Drawing on comprehensive coverage from outlets like the BBC, France 24, and the Financial Times, our reporting tracks the impact of these events on regional security, economic stability, and human rights.