Died 1983-07-16.
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Michel Micombero
Michel Micombero was a Burundian military officer and politician who ruled the country as de facto military dictator for the decade between 1966 and 1976. He was the last Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Burundi from July to November 1966, and the first President of the country from November 1966 until his overthrow in 1976.
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politics · 1st President of Burundi (1966–76) · politician · dictator · minister · also Michel Micombero, Micombero
Born 26 August 1940 · Died 16 July 1983 · Q282359
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1976· 1 entry
When he was ousted in a coup d'état by another army officer, Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, who installed himself as president
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1973· 1 entry
After further violence, Mobutu was forced to intervene to prevent a Tanzanian invasion
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1972· 1 entry
An attempt to challenge Micombero's power led to genocidal violence against the Hutu population in which around 100,000 people, mainly Hutus, were killed
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1969· 1 entry
Accused Belgium of having supported a minor Hutu revolt, causing the latter to withdraw military aid
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1966· 3 entries
Career landmark: Prime Minister of Burundi (1966–1966).
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Micombero himself instigated two further coups against the monarchy which he perceived as too moderate
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Career landmark: President of Burundi (1966–1976).
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1963· 2 entries
Micombero joined the ruling Union for National Progress (Union pour le Progrès national, UPRONA) party which, though dominated by Tutsi, also tried to attract Hutu members
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Career landmark: Minister of National Defence (1963–1976).
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1960· 1 entry
Joined the military which was being formed ahead of Burundi's planned independence in 1962
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1940· 1 entry
Born 1940-08-26.
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