1954 Syrian coup d'état
February 1, 1954 · Damascus
February 1954 coup d'état overthrowing Syrian leader Adib Shishakli. The anti-Shishakli movement was led by former president Atassi and the veteran Druze leader Sultan al-Atrash.
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Syria
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Muslim Brotherhood
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Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region
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1954 Syrian coup d'état