1967 Algerian coup attempt

1967 Algerian coup d'état attempt
Date14–16 December 1967
Location
Algeria
Result Coup suppressed
Belligerents
Algeria People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Algeria Algerian People's National Army rebels
Commanders and leaders
Houari Boumédiène Tahar Zbiri

The 1967 Algerian coup attempt was a failed attempt to overthrow the Algerian President Houari Boumédiène by the Chief of Staff of the Algerian People's National Army, Colonel Tahar Zbiri, from 14 to 16 December 1967.[1] The coup was quickly suppressed by the use of air power against the rebel tank columns.[2]

  1. ^ Times, Special to The New York (1967-12-16). "ALGERIA REPORTS CRUSHING REVOLT BY ARMY FACTION; Dissidents Led by Ex-Staff Chief 'Put Out of Action' as They Head for Capital BOUMEDIENE IS VICTOR President Takes Command of Forces When Former Ally Attempts a Coup". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
  2. ^ Affairs, United States Congress House Committee on Foreign (1972). Hearings. p. 195.