How the coup d’etat in New Guinea could inspire future power grabs
It is not unusual to learn that indirect power grabs by a foreign military have led to the overthrowing of a government in Africa. The Guinean military led the coup…
Aerobics instructor catches Myanmar coup kicking off in workout video
An aerobics instructor filming her exercise routine accidentally caught the beginning of a military coup in Myanmar earlier this week. The video shows a convoy of black military vehicles headed…
Venezuela’s opposition is planning a second day of protests
Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaidó called for a second day of mass protests on May 1, 2019, to continue “Operation Freedom” — an attempt to overthrow the country’s socialist government.
Venezuela in crisis as US-backed opposition attempts coup
The Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó declared a military coup against the government of President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, sparking a confrontation that escalated into an armed conflict.
In a message to supporters o…
Strange reports in Saudi Arabia spark rumors of a coup attempt
Twitter and news outlets came alive with spotty, unconfirmed news reports of an incident in Saudi Arabia that some sources were describing as a possible “coup attempt.” There has been no official verification of significant or organized action in …