March 1949 Syrian coup d'état

When

29 Mar 1949 – 30 Mar 1949

Kind

Coup

Coordinates

33.51° N, 36.29° E

Description

conflict

Bloodless coup that overthrew Shukri al-Quwatli

The March 1949 Syrian coup d'état was a bloodless coup d'état that took place on 30 March. It was the first military coup in modern Syrian history and overthrew the country's democratically elected government, after Syria gained independence in 1943. It was led by the Syrian Army chief of staff, Husni al-Za'im, who became president of Syria on 11 April 1949.

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