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1961 Syrian coup d'état

September 28, 1961 · Damascus

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Uprising by Syrian Army officers on 28 September 1961 that broke up the United Arab Republic and restored an independent Syrian Republic, with the army leaving rule to civilian politicians. The fragile restored regime was swept away by the coup of 8 March 1963.

Key people

Gamal Abdel Nasser belligerent leader · United Arab Republic Abdel Hakim Amer belligerent leader · United Arab Republic Abdul Hamid al-Sarraj belligerent leader · United Arab Republic Jassem Alwan belligerent leader · United Arab Republic Haydar al-Kuzbari belligerent leader · Syria and allies Maamun al-Kuzbari belligerent leader · Syria and allies Nazim al-Kudsi belligerent leader · Syria and allies Salah ad-Din al-Bitar belligerent leader · Syria and allies

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