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1989 Ethiopian coup d'état attempt

The coup attempt was targeted by military faction from the Ethiopian Air Force against Mengistu Haile Mariam's power
Date16 May 1989
Location
Addis Ababa, Asmera, People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
9°1′48″N 38°44′24″E / 9.03000°N 38.74000°E / 9.03000; 38.74000
Result

Coup attempt fails.

  • Mengistu Haile Mariam remains in power.
Belligerents
1989 Ethiopian coup attempt Government Military faction
Commanders and leaders
Mengistu Haile Mariam
Haile Giyorgis Habte Mariam  Executed
Fanta Belay
Demessie Bulto
Hailu Gabre Michael  Executed
Worku Zwede  Executed

The 1989 Ethiopian coup d'état attempt took place on 16 May 1989,[1][2] when President of the People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (PDRE) Mengistu Haile Mariam was out of the country for a four-day state visit to East Germany.

  1. ^ "Ethiopia Coup Attempt Reported; Authorities Say Revolt Is Crushed". The New York Times. 17 May 1989. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Coup in Ethiopia Seems to Be a Failure, Diplomats Say". The New York Times. 18 May 1989. Retrieved 21 June 2019.

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