1978 Somali coup attempt
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1978-somali-coup-attempt-220-1159882
title:
1978 Somali coup attempt
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The 1978 Somali coup d'état attempt was a violent military coup attempt that took place in Somalia on 9 April 1978, against the regime of President Siad Barre. The United States Central Intelligence Agency estimated that the coup, led by Colonel Mohamed Osman Irro, involved around 24 officers, 2,000 soldiers, and 65 tanks. Following the failed coup, 17 alleged ringleaders, including Osman, were summarily executed by firing squad.
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Coup d'etat attempt against the President of Somalia Siad Barre
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1978_Somali_coup_attempt
date created:
2020-06-15T00:40:24Z
date modified:
2024-09-13T15:12:50Z
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