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1972 Republic of the Congo coup d'état attempt

1972 Republic of the Congo coup d'état attempt
Location Republic of the Congo AU Africa.svg
Date February 22, 1972
Location Republic of the Congo
Result

Coup fails

Belligerents
Republic of the Congo Government of Republic of the Congo Pro-Ange Diawara faction

Coup fails

On February 22, 1972 a faction loyal to Ange Diawara attempted a coup against President Marien Ngouabi.Joachim Yhombi-Opango was instrumental in ending the coup. After more than a year of evading capture Diawara was ambushed and killed by forces loyal to Ngouabi.


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