Coup
Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say
Adam Castillo, a former head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar who is based in Yangon where he runs a security firm, was stopped at an airport after traveling to the country.
Turkey detains 88 in nationwide raids over alleged links to group accused of 2016 coup attempt
Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election
Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter
Benin soldiers announce coup, gov't says plot is under control
The move was latest threat to democratic norms in the region, coming after a coup in Guinea-Bissau last month marked the ninth in West and Central Africa since 2020.
Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau
Military officers announced a coup in Guinea-Bissau, suspending elections, deposing President Embalo and triggering unrest as regional bodies urge a return to constitutional order.
US to launch new phase of Venezuela ops., including possible plan to overthrow Maduro, sources say
US officials say Washington is moving toward a new phase of action against Venezuela, as military pressure and covert options against the Maduro government remain on the table.
Madagascar president warns of attempted coup after soldiers join protests
Madagascar's president condemned an “attempted illegal seizure of power” after elite troops joined deadly youth-led protests demanding his resignation.
Brazil's Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after landmark coup plot conviction
Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years for plotting a coup after his 2022 loss, sparking US criticism and possible sanctions.
Turkey detains defense firm Assan Group executives in military espionage probe
Turkish authorities detained the two on suspicion of military espionage and membership in the network of the US-based cleric accused of orchestrating a 2016 coup.
Far-right MK accuses Shin Bet of planning coup against the government, blames 'Deep State'
Netanyahu and his supporters have regularly blamed the "Deep State" for the corruption cases opened against him and the attempts to investigate October 7.
Romania arrests 'military-type' group on allegations of Russia-backed coup
Prosecutors said the group had a military-type structure, with one member being a retired major general.
Fethullah Gulen, blamed by Turkey for failed 2016 coup, dies at 83
Gulen denied involvement in the failed coup, but his movement was designated as a terrorist organization by Turkey.
American Jewish man sentenced to death in Congo for his involvement in a failed coup
American Jew Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun faces the death penalty in the DRC for his role in a failed coup attempt amid espionage claims and limited US intervention.
