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1986 Lesotho coup d'état

15 Jan 1986 · 29.31° S, 27.48° E

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15 Jan 1986
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Coup
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29.31° S, 27.48° E
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military overthrow of Leabua Jonathan

1986 Lesotho coup d'état

Military overthrow of Leabua Jonathan

The 1986 Lesotho coup d'état was a military coup that took place in Lesotho on 20 January 1986, led by General Justin Lekhanya. It led to the deposition of Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan, who held the office since 1965 and assumed dictatorial powers in the 1970 coup d'état, after the general election was annulled.

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