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1977 Angolan coup attempt information


1977 Angolan coup d'état attempt
Date27 May 1977
Location
Angola
Result Coup failed
Belligerents

Angola People's Republic of Angola

  • 1977 Angolan coup attempt MPLA
Supported by:
1977 Angolan coup attempt Cuba

1977 Angolan coup attempt MPLA Action Committee

Supported by:
1977 Angolan coup attempt Soviet Union
Commanders and leaders
1977 Angolan coup attempt Agostinho Neto
1977 Angolan coup attempt Lúcio Lara
1977 Angolan coup attempt Iko Carreira
1977 Angolan coup attempt Ludy Kissassunda [pt]
1977 Angolan coup attempt Henrique Onambwé
1977 Angolan coup attempt Saíde Mingas  
1977 Angolan coup attempt Nito Alves  Executed
1977 Angolan coup attempt Sita Valles  Executed
1977 Angolan coup attempt José Van-Dúnem [pt]  Executed
1977 Angolan coup attempt Jacob Caetano [pt]  Executed
Casualties and losses
2,000—70,000 executed

The 1977 Angolan coup d'état attempt was a failed attempt by the Angolan interior minister Nito Alves to overthrow the government of Agostinho Neto. It took place on 27 May.

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