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Title:General Thomas Quiwonkpa and His Quest for Democracy in Liberia: Personal Reminiscences
Author:Wonkeryor, Edward L.
Year:1986
Periodical:Liberian Studies Journal
Volume:11
Issue:1
Pages:35-41
Language:English
Geographic term:Liberia
Subjects:political conditions
coups d'état
1985
1980-1989
Military, Defense and Arms
Politics and Government
Abstract:Discussion of the role of Thomas Quiwonkpa, commanding general of the Armed Forces of Liberia, in the April 12, 1980, coup d'etat, his initial amicable relationship with Samuel Doe, head of State and chairman of the People's Redemption Council, his problems with the regime from 1983 onwards because of his insistence on the need to live up to the PRC's promise to return Liberia to constitutional democracy in 1985, and his November 12, 1985, coup attempt against the Doe regime.
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