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M 22
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M 22 (short for Mouvement 22 de fevrier, 'February 22 Movement') was a political movement in Congo-Brazzaville. It was active in 1972 and 73 before its guerrilla base was compromised and most of its cadre arrested including its leader Ange Diawara.
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![]() Location of Congo-Brazzaville | |
Active | 1972-73 |
Country | Congo-Brazzaville |
Allegiance | Left-wing |
Role | Guerrilla warfare |
Garrison/HQ | Mountains and jungles of Congo-Brazzaville |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Ange Diawara |
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In 1976 some M 22 members were reincorporated into public life and appointed in positions of power after a pardon by Congo leader, Ngouabi. M22 remained a force in the countries politics until the 1989 party congress when all M 22 presence was removed from the Central Committee.