2003_São_Tomé_and_Príncipe_coup_attempt
The 2003 São Tomé and Príncipe coup d'état attempt was an attempted military coup in São Tomé and Príncipe on July 16, 2003. The coup was launched against the government of President Fradique de Menezes, and was led by Major Fernando Pereira. The coup leaders claimed that they had tried to overthrow the government to help stop poverty in the region.
This article needs attention from an expert in São Tomé and Príncipe. The specific problem is: Article needs general expansion. (May 2020) |