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1992 in Sierra Leone

Explore 7 historical events and records for Sierra Leone in 1992.

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Historical records for Sierra Leone in 1992

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April

29 April 1992

Military Coup

Momoh, Joseph · Freetown · President of Sierra Leone · Government / Government of Sierra Leone

Junior officers overthrow Joseph Momoh after military failures against the RUF

29 April 1992

NPRC Takes Power

Strasser, Valentine · Freetown · Head of State · Government / National Provisional Ruling Council

Valentine Strasser becomes head of the National Provisional Ruling Council

30 April 1992

NPDC Chairman Appointed

Kanu, James Yayah · Freetown · Chairman of NPDC · Government / National Provisional Defence Council

Briefly chairs the National Provisional Defence Council after the coup

May

1 May 1992

NPRC Chairman Appointed

Strasser, Valentine · Freetown · Chairman of NPRC · Government / National Provisional Ruling Council

Becomes chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council

6 May 1992

Head of State Appointed

Strasser, Valentine · Freetown · Head of State · Government / National Provisional Ruling Council

Assumes the title Head of State under the NPRC military government

6 May 1992

Military Government Formed

Strasser, Valentine · Freetown · Head of State · Government / National Provisional Ruling Council

Leads the NPRC government after Joseph Momoh is overthrown

May 1992

War Policy Shift

Strasser, Valentine · Freetown · Head of State · Warfare / Sierra Leone Civil War

NPRC government promises stronger action against RUF insurgents

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