1993 Guinea-Bissau coup attempt

1993 Guinea-Bissau coup attempt

Map of Guinea-Bissau.
DateMarch 17, 1993
Location
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
11°51′N 15°34′W / 11.850°N 15.567°W / 11.850; -15.567
Result

Coup attempt fails

  • Plotters arrested
  • Opposition lawmakers connected to the coup
Belligerents

Guinea-Bissau

Opposition

  • FARP (Factions)
Alleged support
PRD
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Commanders and leaders
João Bernardo Vieira
Robalo Gomes de Pina †

Mama Cassamá
Amadú Mané

Alleged support
João da Costa
Tagmé Na Waié
Nexus of coup in Bissau (marked green), Guinea-Bissau

On March 17, 1993, Guinea-Bissau's capital, Bissau was rocked by a violent military mutiny, where several units led by Mama Cassamá attempted to overthrow the government of João Bernardo Vieira.

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