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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