1977 Seychelles coup d'état (1977 AD)

1977 Seychelles coup d'état (SDP–led Government & Seychelles Police Force vs SPUP–affiliated insurgents & Supported by:) took place in 1977 AD during Chinese Civil War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1977 AD
• Date: 1977-06-05
• Era: Contemporary
• Conflict: Chinese Civil War
• Side A: SDP–led Government, Seychelles Police Force
• Side B: SPUP–affiliated insurgents, Supported by:
• Commanders (A): Sir James Mancham
• Commanders (B): France-Albert René
• Casualties: approx. 11
• Outcome: Coup attempt succeeds. Sir James Mancham is overthrown. France-Albert René is installed as the new President.
• Coordinates: -4.617°, 55.450°

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