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🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Guinea-Bissau’s main opposition urges dialogue with military rulers

Guinea-Bissau’s opposition parties are calling for dialogue with the military junta that took power in a coup, amidst a deepening political crisis.

Mar 2 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The Burmese junta grants amnesty to more than 7,000 prisoners convicted of supporting a 'terrorist group'

The Burmese junta has granted amnesty to over 7,000 prisoners who were convicted of supporting groups deemed terrorist by the regime.

Mar 2 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Column] This is what accountability looks like

The article discusses the accountability of political leaders, focusing on Yoon Suk-yeol's failed coup attempt in South Korea and its consequences.

Mar 2 • 02:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea-Bissau: The Two Main Opposition Parties Call for Dialogue with the Ruling Junta

The main opposition parties in Guinea-Bissau are urging the military junta to engage in dialogue to resolve the political crisis following the coup in November 2025.

Mar 2 • 00:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Starlings Fled

On February 23, 1981, starlings left Valencia and returned three days later, coinciding with a significant political crisis in Spain.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

23-F | The Empty Secret

Juan Carlos I and Pedro Sánchez are the main political beneficiaries of the declassification regarding the 1981 coup d'état in Spain.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

What was known about 23-F and what has been revealed by the declassified documents about the coup d'état

The Spanish government declassified 166 documents related to the 1981 coup attempt, providing new insights and confirming known details.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Javier Cercas: "The lie that the King orchestrated the 23-F is created by the far-right and spread by the extreme left and secessionists"

Javier Cercas discusses the impact of declassified files related to the 1981 coup attempt in Spain, emphasizing the influence of his novel and the political narratives surrounding the event.

Feb 26 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Breaking news of political developments, live | Feijóo calls for the return of the emeritus King to Spain after declassification of 23-F documents

Political leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo calls for the return of Spain's emeritus King following the declassification of documents related to the failed coup attempt on February 23, 1981.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Visual Analysis of the 'Coup Planning' Document

This article provides a visual analysis of a declassified document detailing military coup plans in Spain three months before the attempted coup of February 23, 1981.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Felipe González defends the actions of Juan Carlos I on 23-F: "It was decisive, apart from exemplary," and calls for full declassification of documents

Former Spanish Prime Minister Felipe González advocates for complete declassification of documents related to Juan Carlos I's actions during the 23-F coup attempt, emphasizing their importance in understanding the political context.

Feb 25 • 10:39 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ghana renames Kotoka Airport, reigniting coup debate

Ghana has renamed its main airport from Kotoka International Airport back to Accra International Airport, sparking renewed discussions about its historical and political implications.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Books Unravel the Last Military Coup in Argentina

This article explores significant books that examine the military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976 to 1983, highlighting the societal impact and the continued political ramifications 50 years later.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Moncloa Opens the Valve of 23-F Amid Strategy to Stir Fear of Vox

The Spanish government is declassifying documents related to the 1981 failed coup attempt, reflecting on historical threats to democracy in the context of contemporary political tensions.

Feb 24 • 01:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Breaking news on political affairs, live | Sánchez announces the declassification on Tuesday of the 23-F documents 'to settle a historical debt with citizens'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the declassification of documents related to the failed coup attempt of February 23, 1981, to address a historical debt with the public and promote transparency.

Feb 23 • 07:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Explaining the Confusion in Thai Politics: Why has the Asian 'Tiger' Become a 'Patient'?

Thailand is experiencing ongoing political confusion, transitioning from being known as the 'Asian Tiger' to now being labeled as the 'Asian Patient' due to repeated military coups and political strife.

Feb 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The illuminated wound: February 23rd reflected in television

The re-airing of 'Anatomy of a Moment' serves as a vital examination of Spain's February 23, 1981 coup attempt, revealing enduring scars within the nation's political landscape.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Convicted for coup, Pedro Castillo requests pardon from new Peruvian president

Former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo, imprisoned for attempting a coup in December 2022, has formally requested a pardon from interim President José María Balcázar, who is from the same political party.

Feb 20 • 20:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Former South Korean President Apologizes One Day After Life Sentence Conviction

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has issued an apology following his life sentence for leading a coup.

Feb 20 • 05:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Moraes authorizes visits for Bia Kicis, Feliciano, and Rogério Marinho to Bolsonaro at Papudinha

Minister Alexandre de Moraes has permitted political visits to former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a prison sentence for attempting a coup.

Feb 19 • 19:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Former South Korean President Who Attempted Coup is Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment for his coup attempt to impose martial law in December 2024.

Feb 19 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Former South Korean President Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison for leading a coup related to a state of emergency declared in December 2024.

Feb 19 • 07:48 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk-Yeol sentenced to life imprisonment

Former President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-Yeol, has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a rebellion and attempted coup in 2024.

Feb 19 • 07:06 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life Imprisonment After Coup Attempt

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison for leading a rebellion during his failed attempt to impose a state of emergency in 2024.

Feb 19 • 07:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

South Korea's former president sentenced to life imprisonment after coup attempt

South Korea's former president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for orchestrating a coup attempt by imposing martial law to disrupt the parliament.

Feb 19 • 06:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Congress of Peru elects leftist Balcázar, ally of coup leader Castillo, as interim president

Peru's Congress has elected José María Balcázar as interim president, succeeding the ousted José Jerí amidst a backdrop of political turmoil and upcoming elections.

Feb 19 • 06:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[View Briefing] Yoon Suk-yeol's 'leader of the coup' sentence

The article discusses the sentencing of Yoon Suk-yeol as the 'leader of the coup' and its implications for his political future.

Feb 19 • 00:26 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea-Bissau: 'We must choose to be on the side of a credible and inclusive solution'

The article discusses the outcomes of the 39th African Union summit, focusing on discussions surrounding Guinea-Bissau's political situation following a military coup.

Feb 18 • 06:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Burkina Faso Has Dissolved All Political Parties - Why African Coup Leaders Often Turn On the People Who Supported Them

Burkina Faso has officially dissolved all political parties as part of a move to centralize power under Captain Ibrahim Traoré's junta.

Feb 17 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Collapse

A column argues that a coup d'état occurred in Mexico after the 2024 elections, supported by a collective book detailing the excessive overrepresentation in Congress.

Feb 16 • 09:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Pereira... the charismatic accused of engineering coups and threatening thrones in Guinea-Bissau

Domingos Simões Pereira, the opposition leader in Guinea-Bissau, faces military court charges of plotting several coup attempts, reflecting ongoing political tensions in a country with a history of instability.

Feb 16 • 08:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New Master Rapporteur, Mendonça is the 'antithesis' of Moraes and faced pressure to vote against the minister in the coup process

André Mendonça, the new rapporteur of the Master case, faces pressure and expectations in how he conducts one of Brazil's most sensitive investigations, impacting the political scenario ahead of elections.

Feb 13 • 18:46 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

While the High Court is alarmed by the lack of judge appointments, Levin continues to complete the coup

The Israeli High Court expresses concern over the delay in appointing judges amid political turmoil.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Joo-min: ‘Seven years in prison for group fraud is a mockery and insult’

Former Minister Lee Sang-min has received a seven-year prison sentence for his involvement in a coup-related crime, prompting criticism from political figures who deem the sentence too lenient.

Feb 12 • 08:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Arrests Among Reformists as Tehran Adopts the Narrative of 'Attempted Coup'

Iran is witnessing a crackdown on reformist figures amid government claims that recent protests resemble a coup attempt.

Feb 12 • 08:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeon Han-gil, the First Appearance at the Police... "Suppression of Press Freedom"

South Korean YouTuber Jeon Han-gil, who has supported military intervention claims and wrong election theories since the December 3 coup d'état incident, argues that the police investigation against him is an oppression of press freedom.

Feb 12 • 03:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will a 'dream' Bangladesh emerge after the coup, violence, and 'revolution'? The people will choose new leadership tomorrow

Bangladesh is set to elect new leadership tomorrow, following 18 months of turmoil characterized by a revolution that overthrew Sheikh Hasina's government after 15 years in power.

Feb 11 • 14:57 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Burkina Faso officially announces the dissolution of political parties

Burkina Faso has officially dissolved all political parties, which had already been suspended since the military coup in September 2022 that brought Captain Traoré to power.

Feb 10 • 12:37 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader summoned to military court over coup allegations

Domingos Simões Pereira, the opposition leader in Guinea-Bissau, has been summoned to a military court due to accusations of his involvement in coup attempts.

Feb 9 • 13:07 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Opposition leader in Guinea-Bissau before military court on coup charges

The opposition leader in Guinea-Bissau, Domingos Simões Pereira, is set to appear before a military court on charges related to previous coup attempts.

Feb 9 • 09:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Everything changed after that day"... Voices of Myanmar's youth enduring five years under military rule

The political instability and violence in Myanmar following the military coup five years ago have deeply affected the lives of its citizens, especially the youth, who express fear and uncertainty about their future in recent interviews.

Feb 9 • 09:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

A man with a bounty: 'After the coup, it was like in a zombie movie'

The article discusses a man's experiences during and after a significant political coup in Czechia, highlighting the chaotic atmosphere likened to a zombie movie.

Feb 8 • 15:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Other Massacre Operation, in Cosquín

The article recounts a less-known massacre in Cosquín, Argentina, where anti-Peronist figures were killed by Peronists shortly after a military coup in 1955.

Feb 7 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

News dissatisfied with how much they will receive from the state: "Political coup of the fascist right"

The weekly publication Novosti expresses dissatisfaction with the state's allocation of funds, receiving the same amount as last year despite earlier significant cuts.

Feb 6 • 16:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Puhovski: A bronze would be a great success for Serbs, for Croats it's an average result

Political analyst Žarko Puhovski discussed the government's takeover of the organization for welcoming the bronze-winning handball players, dismissing claims of a coup as nonsense.

Feb 4 • 13:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

“What a Cunning Man, Our Kléma.” How Gottwald and Company Prepared to Seize Power

The article explores the historic events surrounding the February 1948 coup in Czechoslovakia, focusing on key figures like Edvard Beneš and the political maneuvering that led to the Communist takeover.

Feb 4 • 05:56 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

The junta in Burkina Faso dismantles all political parties in the country, claiming they cause division

The military junta in Burkina Faso has dissolved all political parties and repealed laws regulating their activities, citing the fragmentation of society as a reason.

Feb 1 • 08:42 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Burkina Faso military government dissolves 100 political parties

Burkina Faso's military rulers have dissolved 100 political parties, claiming their proliferation has led to abuses, following a coup that suspended their activities in 2022.

Jan 30 • 09:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Benin to the Polls After Foiling a Coup Attempt

Voters in Benin have begun casting their ballots for parliamentary and local councils elections following a coup attempt a month prior, aiming to shape the political landscape ahead of the presidential elections in April.

Jan 11 • 08:12 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ministers to Discuss Three Coup Laws Aimed at Weakening the Legal Advisor and Giving Power to Politicians

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation is set to discuss three proposed laws today that aim to strip powers from the Attorney General and promote political influence in legal appointments.

Jan 11 • 04:01 UTC

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