Madagascar Coup Attempt Ends After Brief Radio Takeover
Rebels seized the state radio in Madagascar and aired country and western music before surrendering hours later. Reports say the coup failed as citizens did not rally to the insurgents.
05 Aug 1992
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1992
Page
1
Rebels seized the state radio in Madagascar and aired country and western music before surrendering hours later. Reports say the coup failed as citizens did not rally to the insurgents.
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