1999 Nigerien coup d'état
Military overthrow and assassination of Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1999 Nigerien coup d'état occurred on 9 April 1999 and resulted in the death of President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara and the installation of Daouda Malam Wanké as President on 11 April. Maïnassara was shot under unclear circumstances in an ambush at either Diori Hamani International Airport, potentially while attempting to flee the country,[1][2] or at a military base, likely by members of the Presidential Guard.[3]
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Government of Niger | Niger Presidential Guard | ||||||
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President Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara X | Daouda Malam Wanké | ||||||
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