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First Sudanese Civil War

Joseph Lagu Formed a Successful Coup d'état against Gordon Muortat

1971
Southern Sudan

In 1971, former army lieutenant Joseph Lagu formed a successful coup d'état against Gordon Muortat with help from Israel, which pledged him their support. He then gathered all the guerilla bands under his Southern Sudan Liberation Movement (SSLM).


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