1987 Burundian coup d'état

1987 Burundian coup d'état
Location of Burundi in Central Africa
Date3 September 1987
LocationBujumbura, Burundi
TypeMilitary coup
MotiveRegime change
TargetPresidential Palace, Bujumbura
Organised byPierre Buyoya
OutcomeCoup succeeds
  • Jean-Baptiste Bagaza is ousted by Pierre Buyoya
  • Formation of the Military Committee for National Salvation
  • Buyoya is inaugurated as president

A bloodless military coup took place in Burundi on 3 September 1987. Tutsi president Jean-Baptiste Bagaza was deposed whilst traveling abroad and succeeded by Tutsi Major Pierre Buyoya.

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