1989 Ethiopian coup attempt

1989 Ethiopian coup d'état attempt

The coup attempt was targeted by military faction from the Ethiopian Air Force against Mengistu Haile Mariam's power
Date16 May 1989
Location
Addis Ababa, Asmera, People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
9°1′48″N 38°44′24″E / 9.03000°N 38.74000°E / 9.03000; 38.74000
Result

Coup attempt fails.

Belligerents
Government Military faction
Commanders and leaders
Mengistu Haile Mariam
Haile Giyorgis Habte Mariam  		 Fanta Belay
Demessie Bulto
Hailu Gabre Michael  
Worku Zwede  

The 1989 Ethiopian coup d'état attempt took place on 16 May 1989, when President of the People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (PDRE) Mengistu Haile Mariam was out of the country for a four-day state visit to East Germany.

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