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Why Have There Been So Many Coups In Former French Colonies?
Western analysts claim we are seeing the death of democracy in Africa. But the reality is far more complicated than that.
A Coup in Gabon Seems to Have Ended One Family’s 56-Year Rule
Military officers said they’d removed Ali Bongo from power days after he claimed victory in the presidential election. But the circumstances are very different from other recent coups in West and Central Africa.
Myanmar Journalist Details His Rape and Torture by Junta Soldiers in Prison
The reporter said he was given a choice by soldiers holding him captive—rape the woman next door, or be raped himself.
Myanmar’s Volunteer Soldiers Who Gave Up Everything to Fight the Junta
A year since the coup, a return to their old lives seems a distant prospect for the thousands of ordinary people who took up arms to fight for democracy.
What’s Happening in Burkina Faso? Here’s What We Know.
The country's army has seized control after detaining President Roch Marc Christian Kabore.
Prime Minister of Sudan Arrested in Military Coup
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters have taken to the streets of Sudan's capital Khartoum in opposition to the move by “joint military forces.”
Generals Who Staged Coup in Guinea Announce Plans for Return of Democracy
The military junta announced a framework for a return to civilian rule, but did not say how long the transition will take.
Trump Says If He Did a Coup It Wouldn’t Be With General Milley
“I saw at that moment he had no courage or skill, certainly not the type of person I would be talking ‘coup’ with,” said Trump. “I’m not into coups!”
Michael Flynn Enlists QAnon to Pretend He Didn’t Call For a Military Coup
Here’s a video of him calling for a military coup.
QAnon’s Wildest Moments From Their Massively Disturbing Conference
The ‘For God & Country: Patriot Roundup’ event had Michael Flynn calling for a military coup and Roger Stone’s social media adviser calling for Hillary Clinton’s execution.
She Was Set to Be Prime Minister. Then Her Rivals Locked the Government Doors.
Dramatic twists in Samoa’s election have seen the island nation’s first female prime minister-elect locked out of Parliament.
These Easter Eggs Were Used To Oppose a Coup
Pope Francis praised Myanmar’s youth for their peaceful resistance.