1972 Qatari coup d'état
The 1972 Qatari coup d'état was a bloodless palace coup that took place in Qatar on 22 February 1972. The coup was carried out by then heir apparent and Prime Minister Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, who took control of the country while his cousin, Emir Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, was on a visit to Iran. While many Western news outlets referred to the event as a coup, the Qatari population merely considered it to be a succession of power.
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1972 Qatari coup d'état
The 1972 Qatari coup d'état was a bloodless palace coup that took place in Qatar on 22 February 1972. The coup was carried out by then heir apparent and Prime Minister Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, who took control of the country while his cousin, Emir Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani, was on a visit to Iran. While many Western news outlets referred to the event as a coup, the Qatari population merely considered it to be a succession of power.
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1972-02-22
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*EmirAhmad bin Ali Al Thaniousted from power.
Coup attempt succeeds.
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A CIA WFB map of Qatar, not showing the Halul Island.
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No casualties reported.
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Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani
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Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani
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1972-02-22
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* Emir Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani ousted from power.
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Coup attempt succeeds.
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