1987 Tunisian coup d'état
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The 1987 Tunisian coup d'état involved the bloodless ousting of the aging President of Tunisia Habib Bourguiba on 7 November 1987, and his replacement as President by his recently appointed Prime Minister, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.[1] The action was justified by reference to Bourguiba's failing health and Article 57 of the country's constitution.[2] Reports later surfaced to indicate that the Italian intelligence services had been involved in planning it.[3]
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Date | 7 November 1987 |
Location | 36°48′23″N 10°10′54″E |
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Resulted in | Coup successful
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Sources sometimes identify the 1987 coup as the "Révolution de jasmin" (Jasmin Revolution) as the jasmine flower is considered a symbol of Tunisia. However, more recent sources also use the same term to identify the 2011 Tunisian Revolution.