1980 Guinea-Bissau coup d'état

The 1980 Guinea-Bissau coup d'état was the bloodless military coup that took place in Guinea-Bissau on 14 November 1980, led by Prime Minister General João Bernardo Vieira. It led to the deposition of President Luís Cabral (half-brother of anti-colonial leader Amílcar Cabral), who held the office since 1973, while the country's War of Independence was still ongoing.

1980 Guinea-Bissau coup d'état

Map of Guinea-Bissau.
Date14 November 1980
Location
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
11°51′N 15°34′W
Result

Coup attempt succeeds with minimum disruption.

  • President Luís Cabral removed from office.
  • Prime Minister General João Bernardo Vieira took control of the country.
Belligerents

Government of Guinea-Bissau

Revolutionary Council

Commanders and leaders
Luís Cabral João Bernardo Vieira
Casualties and losses
No casualties reported.
Nexus of coup in Bissau (marked green), Guinea-Bissau
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