29 April 1992Military CoupJoseph Momoh
Junior officers overthrow Joseph Momoh after military failures against the RUF
Historical records for Sierra Leone in 1992, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Junior officers overthrow Joseph Momoh after military failures against the RUF
Valentine Strasser becomes head of the National Provisional Ruling Council
Briefly chairs the National Provisional Defence Council after the coup
Becomes chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council
Assumes the title Head of State under the NPRC military government
Leads the NPRC government after Joseph Momoh is overthrown
NPRC government promises stronger action against RUF insurgents
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