1997 Zambian coup d'état attempt
The 1997 Zambian coup d'état attempt was a military coup d'état attempt that took place in Zambia on 28 October 1997. The coup lasted no more than 3 hours and took place between 6 and 9 A.M. when the coup's leader, Captain Solo (Stephen Lungu), announced via the national radio station (Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation) that a coup had taken place and that the then President, Frederick Chiluba, needed to step down.
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1997 Zambian coup d'état attempt
The 1997 Zambian coup d'état attempt was a military coup d'état attempt that took place in Zambia on 28 October 1997. The coup lasted no more than 3 hours and took place between 6 and 9 A.M. when the coup's leader, Captain Solo (Stephen Lungu), announced via the national radio station (Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation) that a coup had taken place and that the then President, Frederick Chiluba, needed to step down.
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Government of Zambia
Pro-Stephen Lungu faction
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1997-10-28
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*Frederick Chilubaremains in power
Coup fails
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