2022 Gambian coup d'état attempt
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 Government of the Gambia Gambia Armed Forces | Some members of the Gambia Armed Forces | ||||||
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| Adama Barrow | Sanna Fadera | ||||||
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President of the Gambia 2017–present
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The 2022 Gambian coup d'état attempt was a military coup d'état attempt which took place in The Gambia on 20 December 2022. Reportedly, four soldiers attempted to overthrow the government of President Adama Barrow.[1] Four soldiers were arrested on suspicion of involvement.[2] The Gambian military has denied that any such coup attempt took place.[3] Three other alleged conspirators are being pursued by Gambian authorities.[4] The coup leader was later named as LCpl Sanna Fadera. The attempt was condemned by Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the main opposition party, the UDP.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Gambia foils alleged coup attempt". The West Australian. 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
- ^ "Gambia foils alleged coup attempt, arrests four soldiers | Reuters.com". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
- ^ "Gambia coup attempt foiled - government". BBC News. 2022-12-21. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
- ^ "Four soldiers arrested after alleged coup attempt in The Gambia". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "Gambia navy officer behind failed coup bid - government". BBC News. December 22, 2022.
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