1992 Sierra Leonean coup d'état

The 1992 Sierra Leonean coup d'état was a coup d'état against the government of Sierra Leone by a group of young military officers led by 25-year-old Captain Valentine Strasser on 29 April 1992. Strasser took control of the government, deposing President Joseph Saidu Momoh.

1992 Sierra Leonean coup d'état

Map of Sierra Leone.
Date29 April 1992
Location
Sierra Leone
Result

Coup attempt succeeds.

  • Joseph Saidu Momoh is overthrown.
  • National Provisional Ruling Council (NPRC) is established
  • Civil War intensifies
Belligerents
Government of Sierra Leone Military faction
Commanders and leaders
Joseph Saidu Momoh
Yahya Kanu (unclear)		 Valentine Strasser
Sahr Sandy
Solomon Musa
Tom Nyuma
Komba Mondeh
Julius Maada Bio
Komba Kambo
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