1989 Burkina Faso coup attempt
The 1989 Burkina Faso coup d'état attempt was allegedly an attempt at a military coup d'état, planned by Jean-Baptiste Boukary Lingani and Henri Zongo, in addition to other unnamed conspirators. The plot, as described by the government of Burkina Faso, targeted President Blaise Compaoré – who, together with Lingani and Zongo, had previously carried out two coups in the country. All known conspirators were quickly executed.
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Government NPFL Supported by: United States | Military faction | ||||||
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President Blaise Compaoré Charles Taylor |
Jean-Baptiste Boukary Lingani Henri Zongo | ||||||
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