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1972 Republic of the Congo coup d'état attempt

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1972 Republic of the Congo coup d'état attempt

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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1972 Republic of the Congo coup d'état attempt Wikipedia