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Haiti's Political Upheaval

The June 1988 Coup d'état: An Analytical Examination of the Overthrow of President Leslie Manigat.

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The Coup of June 20, 1988

Event Details

The June 1988 Haitian coup d'état was a pivotal event that saw the military overthrow President Leslie Manigat. This action marked a significant shift in Haiti's turbulent political landscape.

Date: 20 June 1988

Location: Haiti

Outcome: Leslie Manigat overthrown

Belligerents

The confrontation was primarily between the nation's military forces and the established government apparatus.

  • Armed Forces of Haiti
  • Haitian Government

Key Figures

The coup involved a direct confrontation between the military leadership and the elected president.

  • Henri Namphy: Led the military action to oust the president.
  • Leslie Manigat: The president who was overthrown.

Seeds of Instability

Manigat's Presidency

Leslie Manigat had recently assumed office following a military-controlled election in 1988. His presidency, though brief, was immediately challenged by internal military dynamics.

Inauguration: 7 February 1988.

Escalation of Tensions

A series of military reassignments initiated by General Henri Namphy on June 14, 1988, triggered a direct conflict with President Manigat. The reassignment of Colonel Jean-Claude Paul to a significant staff position was particularly contentious.

June 14: Namphy reassigned Colonel Jean-Claude Paul to Assistant Head of the General Staff.

June 15: Paul contacted President Manigat to protest the move. Manigat subsequently issued a statement cancelling the changes, asserting his constitutional authority as head of the armed forces and noting he had not been consulted.

June 19: President Manigat formally retired General Namphy, citing Namphy's alleged preparations for a coup d'état.

The Coup Unfolds

Day of the Coup

On June 20, 1988, General Henri Namphy executed his plan, removing President Manigat from power.

June 20, 1988: Namphy ousted Manigat in a coup d'état.

Declaration: Namphy declared himself President, with Colonel Jean-Claude Paul by his side, solidifying the military's control.

The Cycle of Instability

Subsequent Political Shifts

The June 1988 coup was not the end of Haiti's political volatility in that year. The military leadership that seized power soon faced its own challenges.

September 1988 Coup: Just months after Namphy's seizure of power, Haiti experienced another coup. Prosper Avril overthrew Henri Namphy, indicating the persistent instability within the military and government structures.

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