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Groep van Zestien

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the revolution of febryary 25 1980 📍 Suriname

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Sixteen non-commissioned officers overthrow the Arron government

📅 25 February 1980

A group of sixteen non-commissioned officers led by Desi Bouterse seized key military installations and state power in Paramaribo. The coup ended the elected government and interrupted the...