coup
Coverage of coup in the Nexus archive.
- Hated in Myanmar, feted abroad? President inches towards normality with Thailand trip
Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing is set to receive a red-carpet welcome in Thailand amid international sanctions and domestic opposition. His 2021 coup against Aung San Suu Kyi’s government sparked a civil war with significant civilian casualties and economic decline.
- EXCLUSIVE: This is how former Gov. Sylva’s alleged coup donations were shared
The article reveals how former Gov. Sylva's alleged donations to a failed coup against President Tinubu were distributed to suspected conspirators, as part of Premium Times' reporting series.
- EXCLUSIVE: How former Gov. Sylva allegedly raised money for bankrolling coup
The article reveals investigators' findings on how former Bayelsa State Governor Sylva allegedly raised funds for a failed coup against President Tinubu's administration. The report is part of a Premium Times series on the coup attempt.
- Iran: The Making of a War
The article examines how decades of rivalries and miscalculations have contributed to the ongoing dangerous war involving Iran, tracing its origins from a coup to current conflicts.
- Myanmar’s junta slowly but surely winning its war with ASEAN
Myanmar's military junta is gaining ground in its conflict with ASEAN amid a multidimensional crisis following the 2021 coup. The crisis has entered a complex phase marked by contradictions, with the junta's leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, having overthrown the civilian government of the National League for Democracy.
- EXCLUSIVE: What longtime allies reveal about alleged coup leader’s life that shattered their confidence
An exclusive report details the personal life of an Army colonel accused of leading a coup against the Nigerian government last year, as revealed by his allies. The allies' disclosures reportedly eroded their confidence in the colonel.
- Putin Expands His Protective Service For Fourth Time Since Invading Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expanded the central administration of the Federal Protective Service (FSO) for the fourth time since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, increasing staff from 785 to 812. The move follows heightened concerns over assassination and coup threats, with tighter protective measures around the Kremlin leader.
- Guinea-Bissau: Opposition leader house arrest raises stakes
Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners.
- STEPHEN GLOVER: Only Rupert Lowe can save us from a monstrous coup. The trouble is he's self serving, arrogant and a political extremist
Stephen Glover asserts that Rupert Lowe is the only person capable of preventing a coup, but criticizes him as self-serving, arrogant, and a political extremist. The article highlights conflicting views about Lowe's role and character.
- Myanmar’s Military Isn’t Conceding Much
Myanmar’s military is not conceding much, with prisoner releases reflecting the regime’s growing confidence five years after seizing power in a coup.
- India is repeating China’s mistake in Myanmar
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's new 'president', visited India for his first official overseas trip. The article criticizes India's engagement with him, citing his role in a coup, jailing elected leaders, crushing a nationwide uprising, and escalating civil war in Myanmar.
- Indian PM Hosts Head of Myanmar’s Military Government in New Delhi
The Indian Prime Minister hosted Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar’s military government, in New Delhi. New Delhi defended its decision to engage with Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup against Myanmar's democratically elected government in 2021.
- Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
Mali's military leader Colonel Assimi Goita has made his first public appearance since rebel attacks, as Russia claims it has halted coup speculation involving its ally's military government. The development comes amid ongoing tensions in Mali, where Russia seeks to manage international perceptions about its support for the country's transition.
- Putin is 'secretly hated' by his inner circle and he will be toppled in a coup within a year' it is claimed in bombshell interview by his 'goddaughter'
A bombshell interview claims Putin is 'secretly hated' by his inner circle and predicts a coup within a year, citing his 'goddaughter' as the source. The article highlights internal dissent and potential political instability in Russia.
- Putin is 'secretly hated' by his inner circle and he will be toppled in a coup within a year' it is claimed in bombshell interview by his 'goddaughter'
A 'bombshell interview' by a claimed 'goddaughter' of Russian President Vladimir Putin alleges that he is secretly hated by his inner circle and faces a potential coup within a year.
- Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention
Alexandre Ramagem, Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief, was released in the US after being detained by ICE in Florida. He had fled Brazil following a conviction for plotting a coup.
- The latest Italian banking whodunnit has it all
The article describes a complex Italian banking scandal involving elements of a coup, conspiracy, and a potentially unrelated corpse, highlighting a high-stakes mystery in the financial sector.
- People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler
Ibrahim Traoré, the military ruler of Burkina Faso, declared democracy is 'not for us' after seizing power in a 2022 coup. He has banned political parties and suppressed opposition since taking control. The statement comes as the country faces ongoing political instability.