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From army chief to dictator to President to outcast - with such a tumultuous path, Pervez Musharraf attracted many enemies, and that too from surprising quarters.
Musharraf was the target of multiple assassination attempts during his tenure as President. What is interesting is that many of the assassination conspiracies were hatched by soldiers of the Pakistani armed forces, and members of terrorist groups given patronage by the Pakistani military.
In April 2002, a remote-controlled car bomb had been placed on Musharraf's route. The detonator failed and an attack on the President was averted.
On 14 December 2003, a bomb exploded near Musharraf's farmhouse in Islamabad. The blast occurred 20-25 minutes after Musharraf's car passed the exact spot. The bomb had been placed in a drainage pipe next to the footpath, and caused a big crater when it went off.
Just 11 days later, Musharraf was targeted by two suicide bombers. Trucks laden with bombs were driven into the President's convoy. Over 15 people died, over 40 were injured, but Musharraf survived.
Four years later, on 6 July 2007, shots were fired at Musharraf's plane during take-off. The aircraft was taking off from a military airfield in Rawalpindi. The plane eventually safely arrived in Turbat town.
In October 2003, a court convicted 3 terrorists for the 2002 assassination plot. In September 2006, Pakistan’s Supreme Court upheld death sentences handed down to 12 men, including soldiers and civilians, convicted of taking part in two assassination plots.
In 2009, a military court in Pakistan convicted two soldiers for being involved in a murder conspiracy against Musharraf. In 2004, the President had reportedly blamed low-ranking Army and Air Force officers for allying with an Al Qaeda operative to take his life.

Pervez Musharraf: 4 assassination attempts the Pakistani dictator survived - the details

Pervez Musharraf death: In 2004, the Pakistan President had reportedly blamed low-ranking Army and Air Force officers for allying with an Al Qaeda operative to take his life.

From army chief to dictator to President to outcast - with such a tumultuous path, Pervez Musharraf attracted many enemies, and that too from surprising quarters.
Musharraf was the target of multiple assassination attempts during his tenure as President. What is interesting is that many of the assassination conspiracies were hatched by soldiers of the Pakistani armed forces, and members of terrorist groups given patronage by the Pakistani military.
In April 2002, a remote-controlled car bomb had been placed on Musharraf's route. The detonator failed and an attack on the President was averted.
On 14 December 2003, a bomb exploded near Musharraf's farmhouse in Islamabad. The blast occurred 20-25 minutes after Musharraf's car passed the exact spot. The bomb had been placed in a drainage pipe next to the footpath, and caused a big crater when it went off.
Just 11 days later, Musharraf was targeted by two suicide bombers. Trucks laden with bombs were driven into the President's convoy. Over 15 people died, over 40 were injured, but Musharraf survived.
Four years later, on 6 July 2007, shots were fired at Musharraf's plane during take-off. The aircraft was taking off from a military airfield in Rawalpindi. The plane eventually safely arrived in Turbat town.
In October 2003, a court convicted 3 terrorists for the 2002 assassination plot. In September 2006, Pakistan&rsquo;s Supreme Court upheld death sentences handed down to 12 men, including soldiers and civilians, convicted of taking part in two assassination plots.
In 2009, a military court in Pakistan convicted two soldiers for being involved in a murder conspiracy against Musharraf. In 2004, the President had reportedly blamed low-ranking Army and Air Force officers for allying with an Al Qaeda operative to take his life.

The Kargil war - in Pervez Musharraf's imagination, it was an opportunity to go down as one of the greatest in history books. In reality, it was a moment of utter humiliation for the entire nation of Pakistan.
The Kargil conflict was a 60-day war which took place between May and July 1999. It occurred in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
The war began with infiltration from the Pakistan-controlled side. Islamabad initially blamed terrorists, but subsequently, it was proven that Pakistan army soldiers were part of the operation.
Over 500 Indian soldiers were killed in the action, but Indian eventually claimed victory on July 26, 1999. The day is celebrated as Vijay Diwas every year.
As Pakistan army chief, Pervez Musharraf had masterminded the Kargil operation. Musharraf had reportedly presented a similar plan to Benazir Bhutto when she was Prime Minister, but she had rejected it.
Eventually, Musharraf launched the operation when Nawaz Sharif was in power. The Pakistani general wanted to catch India off-guard, and quickly capture territory.
Musharraf thought that once the war started, the West would be forced intervene to prevent a wider conflict between two nuclear powers, and a ceasefire would cement Pakistan's territorial gains.
However, the plan back-fired as India responded fiercely, and decimated Pakistani forces. Years later, one of Nawaz Sharif's close aides claimed that Musharraf had launched the war to derail India-Pakistan talks.

Pervez Musharraf's Kargil war blunder: how India's response decimated Pakistan army chief's plan

Pervez Musharraf's Kargil blunder: he reportedly thought that the West would intervene to stop a wider conflict between 2 nuclear powers, and a ceasefire would cement Pakistan's territorial gains.

The Kargil war - in Pervez Musharraf's imagination, it was an opportunity to go down as one of the greatest in history books. In reality, it was a moment of utter humiliation for the entire nation of Pakistan.
The Kargil conflict was a 60-day war which took place between May and July 1999. It occurred in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
The war began with infiltration from the Pakistan-controlled side. Islamabad initially blamed terrorists, but subsequently, it was proven that Pakistan army soldiers were part of the operation.
Over 500 Indian soldiers were killed in the action, but Indian eventually claimed victory on July 26, 1999. The day is celebrated as Vijay Diwas every year.
As Pakistan army chief, Pervez Musharraf had masterminded the Kargil operation. Musharraf had reportedly presented a similar plan to Benazir Bhutto when she was Prime Minister, but she had rejected it.
Eventually, Musharraf launched the operation when Nawaz Sharif was in power. The Pakistani general wanted to catch India off-guard, and quickly capture territory.
Musharraf thought that once the war started, the West would be forced intervene to prevent a wider conflict between two nuclear powers, and a ceasefire would cement Pakistan's territorial gains.
However, the plan back-fired as India responded fiercely, and decimated Pakistani forces. Years later, one of Nawaz Sharif's close aides claimed that Musharraf had launched the war to derail India-Pakistan talks.

Pervez Musharraf was born on August 11, 1943 in undivided India's Delhi. After Partition in 1947, his family moved to Pakistan. The son of a career diplomat, he chose a life in the armed forces. Musharraf fought in the 1965 and 1971 India-Pakistan wars.
After serving in the artillery, the infantry, and commando units, and teaching stints at the Staff College in Quetta and the War Wing of the National Defence College, Musharraf finally reached the top office. He was appointed chief of army staff in October 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
A year later, Musharraf overthrew Sharif, and snatched power in a bloodless coup. In 2001, he declared himself the President of Pakistan. A year later, elections were held but after disqualification of Sharif, and Benazir Bhutto.
In 2007, Musharraf's re-election bid led to a clash with the judiciary. The dictator sacked the Chief Justice, imposed emergency, and arrested Opposition leaders.
However, in the 2008 elections, Musharraf's party fared badly. Subsequently, the Sharif-Zardari coalition pursued Musharraf's impeachment leading to his resignation as President in August 2008.
Musharraf tried to make a political comeback in 2013, but was arrested under various cases. Three years later, the former dictator went to Dubai for medical treatment. In 2018, it came to light that Musharraf was suffering from amyloidosis.
In 2019, he was sentenced to death after being found guilty of high treason for subverting the Constitution in 2007. Musharraf's execution was considered unlikely as he was not expected to return to Pakistan from Dubai. A year later, the conviction and death sentence were overturned.
On June 10, Musharraf's family tweeted from his account that had been hospitalised for 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment. The statement said that Musharraf was going through a difficult stage where recovery was not possible and his organs were malfunctioning.

Pervez Musharraf: from Delhi birth, to Pakistani dictatorship, then Dubai exile - the rise and fall

Pervez Musharraf was appointed Pakistan's army chief in 1998, and a year later, overthrew PM Nawaz Sharif to establish a military dictatorship.

Pervez Musharraf was born on August 11, 1943 in undivided India's Delhi. After Partition in 1947, his family moved to Pakistan. The son of a career diplomat, he chose a life in the armed forces. Musharraf fought in the 1965 and 1971 India-Pakistan wars.
After serving in the artillery, the infantry, and commando units, and teaching stints at the Staff College in Quetta and the War Wing of the National Defence College, Musharraf finally reached the top office. He was appointed chief of army staff in October 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
A year later, Musharraf overthrew Sharif, and snatched power in a bloodless coup. In 2001, he declared himself the President of Pakistan. A year later, elections were held but after disqualification of Sharif, and Benazir Bhutto.
In 2007, Musharraf's re-election bid led to a clash with the judiciary. The dictator sacked the Chief Justice, imposed emergency, and arrested Opposition leaders.
However, in the 2008 elections, Musharraf's party fared badly. Subsequently, the Sharif-Zardari coalition pursued Musharraf's impeachment leading to his resignation as President in August 2008.
Musharraf tried to make a political comeback in 2013, but was arrested under various cases. Three years later, the former dictator went to Dubai for medical treatment. In 2018, it came to light that Musharraf was suffering from amyloidosis.
In 2019, he was sentenced to death after being found guilty of high treason for subverting the Constitution in 2007. Musharraf's execution was considered unlikely as he was not expected to return to Pakistan from Dubai. A year later, the conviction and death sentence were overturned.
On June 10, Musharraf's family tweeted from his account that had been hospitalised for 3 weeks due to a complication of his ailment. The statement said that Musharraf was going through a difficult stage where recovery was not possible and his organs were malfunctioning.

As rumours swirl of China's President Xi Jinping being overthrown in a silent military coup, what do scenes from national capital Beijing show?
For a few days now, social media has been buzzing with speculation of three major developments in China. These included claims that the Chinese President had been dethroned by the military, and removed as head of the armed forces - the People's Liberation Army, or PLA. There were also claims that Xi Jinping may have been placed under house arrest after the change of guard.
There are three main sparks behind these coup rumours. First, that Xi Jinping has not been seen in public since the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan in mid-September. Then, some social media users posted unverified videos, calling them proof of heavy military movement towards Beijing. Additionally, there were claims that more than half the flights in China had been grounded amid the political upheaval.
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But what is the situation in China's capital city? Do scenes at public places betray the truth of a secret coup? Here's what journalist Georg Fahrion, working with German organisation Der Spiegel, found.
He first visited the Xinhua Gate, the main entrance to Zhongnanhai compound which houses the residences and offices of top leaders including Xi Jinping. Amid claims of Xi's house arrest, military personnel were conspicuous by their absence.
Next Fahrion showed the situation at an important public spot - the Tiananmen Square. It is a large public square in the middle of Beijing and houses government museums, mausoleums, and meeting halls. Here too, there were many civilians, but no military.
Next was the headquarters of State Grid, which manages electricity supply in Beijing. Normal thoroughfare was seen outside the building. Occupying the second ring road near the offices of the Chinese foreign ministry was civilian traffic, and no military convoys. At Beijing's central railway station, the journalist found only civilian passengers milling about.
As the coup rumours gained prominence, experts on Chinese affairs were quick to shoot them down.
They reasoned that Xi Jinping's absence was probably due to quarantine after foreign travel. Also, the cancellation of flights has been common amid strict Covid restrictions in the country. Experts also said that a military coup in China is unlikely as the PLA remains under the firm control of politicians. Another reason that experts called the coup rumours unfounded was Xi Jinping's continuous crackdown on his opponents and dissidents, especially as he is close to securing an unprecedented third term in office.
Rumours of a coup emerged just days after two former Chinese ministers were sentenced to death for being part of a political clique - a hint that they were actually critics of Jinping. A few other officials were recently imprisoned on corruption charges.
The crackdown has been seen as Xi Jinping's plan to eliminate his critics in the Chinese Communist Party, as he tries to strengthen his hold and become equal to, if not greater than, past leaders like Mao Zedong.

China: see latest pics from Beijing amid coup rumours, Xi Jinping house arrest claims

Rumours rife on social media included claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping had been dethroned by the military, and removed as head of the armed forces before being placed under house arrest.

As rumours swirl of China's President Xi Jinping being overthrown in a silent military coup, what do scenes from national capital Beijing show?
For a few days now, social media has been buzzing with speculation of three major developments in China. These included claims that the Chinese President had been dethroned by the military, and removed as head of the armed forces - the People's Liberation Army, or PLA. There were also claims that Xi Jinping may have been placed under house arrest after the change of guard.
There are three main sparks behind these coup rumours. First, that Xi Jinping has not been seen in public since the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan in mid-September. Then, some social media users posted unverified videos, calling them proof of heavy military movement towards Beijing. Additionally, there were claims that more than half the flights in China had been grounded amid the political upheaval.
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But what is the situation in China's capital city? Do scenes at public places betray the truth of a secret coup? Here's what journalist Georg Fahrion, working with German organisation Der Spiegel, found.
He first visited the Xinhua Gate, the main entrance to Zhongnanhai compound which houses the residences and offices of top leaders including Xi Jinping. Amid claims of Xi's house arrest, military personnel were conspicuous by their absence.
Next Fahrion showed the situation at an important public spot - the Tiananmen Square. It is a large public square in the middle of Beijing and houses government museums, mausoleums, and meeting halls. Here too, there were many civilians, but no military.
Next was the headquarters of State Grid, which manages electricity supply in Beijing. Normal thoroughfare was seen outside the building. Occupying the second ring road near the offices of the Chinese foreign ministry was civilian traffic, and no military convoys. At Beijing's central railway station, the journalist found only civilian passengers milling about.
As the coup rumours gained prominence, experts on Chinese affairs were quick to shoot them down.
They reasoned that Xi Jinping's absence was probably due to quarantine after foreign travel. Also, the cancellation of flights has been common amid strict Covid restrictions in the country. Experts also said that a military coup in China is unlikely as the PLA remains under the firm control of politicians. Another reason that experts called the coup rumours unfounded was Xi Jinping's continuous crackdown on his opponents and dissidents, especially as he is close to securing an unprecedented third term in office.
Rumours of a coup emerged just days after two former Chinese ministers were sentenced to death for being part of a political clique - a hint that they were actually critics of Jinping. A few other officials were recently imprisoned on corruption charges.
The crackdown has been seen as Xi Jinping's plan to eliminate his critics in the Chinese Communist Party, as he tries to strengthen his hold and become equal to, if not greater than, past leaders like Mao Zedong.

Has China's President Xi Jinping fallen victim to a coup, and being held under house arrest? Such claims are making the rounds on social media, with commentators pointing to Xi's absence in public, and alleging military movement towards capital city Beijing.
Assertions viral on social media included claims that Xi has been removed as the head of China's military, the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Some users posted videos claimed to be an 80-km-long military procession headed to Beijing. Others alleged that more than half the flights in China had been grounded.
Neither the Chinese Communist Party, nor the state media, had commented on the claims by the evening of 25 September 2022.
Some commentators said that the President was likely to be in Covid quarantine for a few days following a foreign trip.
The rumours of a coup emerged days after two former Chinese ministers were sentenced to death. The case was seen as part of Xi's continuous campaign to root out his opponents.
Xi was recently seen at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, which was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

China: army overthrows Xi Jinping, puts President under house arrest? Why PLA coup claims are going viral

China: army overthrows Xi Jinping, puts President under house arrest? Why coup claims are going viral


Claims of a coup in China are making the rounds on social media, with commentators pointing to Xi Jinping's absence in public, and alleging military movement towards capital city Beijing.

Has China's President Xi Jinping fallen victim to a coup, and being held under house arrest? Such claims are making the rounds on social media, with commentators pointing to Xi's absence in public, and alleging military movement towards capital city Beijing.
Assertions viral on social media included claims that Xi has been removed as the head of China's military, the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Some users posted videos claimed to be an 80-km-long military procession headed to Beijing. Others alleged that more than half the flights in China had been grounded.
Neither the Chinese Communist Party, nor the state media, had commented on the claims by the evening of 25 September 2022.
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Some commentators said that the President was likely to be in Covid quarantine for a few days following a foreign trip.
The rumours of a coup emerged days after two former Chinese ministers were sentenced to death. The case was seen as part of Xi's continuous campaign to root out his opponents.
Xi was recently seen at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Uzbekistan, which was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on more corruption charges on Monday and sentenced her to an additional six years in prison, a legal official said.
The trial was held behind closed doors, with no access for media or the public, and her lawyers were forbidden by a gag order from revealing information about the proceedings.
In the four corruption cases decided Monday, Suu Kyi was alleged to have abused her position to rent public land at below market prices and to have built a residence with donations meant for charitable purposes. She received sentences of three years for each of the four counts, but the sentences for three of them will be served concurrently, giving her a total of six more years in prison.
She denied all the charges, and her lawyers are expected to appeal.
She already had been sentenced to 11 years in prison on sedition, corruption and other charges at earlier trials after the military ousted her elected government and detained her in February 2021.
Analysts say the numerous charges against her and her allies are an attempt to legitimize the military's seizure of power while eliminating her from politics before the military holds an election it has promised for next year. 

Myanmar: jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi convicted on fresh corruption charges amid military rule

Aung San Suu Kyi had earlier been sentenced to 11 years in prison on sedition, corruption and other charges at trials held after the military ousted her elected government and detained her in February 2021.

A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on more corruption charges on Monday and sentenced her to an additional six years in prison, a legal official said.
The trial was held behind closed doors, with no access for media or the public, and her lawyers were forbidden by a gag order from revealing information about the proceedings.
In the four corruption cases decided Monday, Suu Kyi was alleged to have abused her position to rent public land at below market prices and to have built a residence with donations meant for charitable purposes. She received sentences of three years for each of the four counts, but the sentences for three of them will be served concurrently, giving her a total of six more years in prison.
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She denied all the charges, and her lawyers are expected to appeal.
She already had been sentenced to 11 years in prison on sedition, corruption and other charges at earlier trials after the military ousted her elected government and detained her in February 2021.
Analysts say the numerous charges against her and her allies are an attempt to legitimize the military's seizure of power while eliminating her from politics before the military holds an election it has promised for next year.&nbsp;

As the Ukraine-Russia war stretches on, a top Ukrainian spy has made a big claim. Amid speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health, Ukraine's Major General Kyrylo Budanov has claimed that Putin is suffering from various diseases, including cancer.
Budanov is the chief of Ukraine's military intelligence. He told Sky News, "We can confirm that (President Vladimir) Putin is in very bad psychological and physical condition. He is very sick. He has various illnesses at the same time, one of which is cancer."
The claim regarding Putin's health comes amid various similar reports, ranging from scheduled surgery, to videos purportedly showing Parkinson's symptoms.
The other big statement Budanov made is that Putin is staring at a coup which "cannot be stopped". He said, "The turning point (of the war) will be in the second part of August. Most of the active combat actions will have finished by the end of this year. This will lead to a change of leadership of the Russian Federation. This process has already been launched, and they are moving that way. Yes, they are moving in this way and it is impossible to stop it."
Budanov also denigrated the Russian army as a force of untrained "horde of people with weapons". He said, "We have been saying for a long time that the Russian army, which Russia is trying to promote in various training videos, does not exist. It is a horde of people with weapons. That's all they've got."

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Russia-Ukraine war: Amid speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health, Ukraine's Major General Kyrylo Budanov claimed that he is suffering from various diseases, including cancer.

As the Ukraine-Russia war stretches on, a top Ukrainian spy has made a big claim. Amid speculation about Russian President Vladimir Putin's health, Ukraine's Major General Kyrylo Budanov has claimed that Putin is suffering from various diseases, including cancer.
Budanov is the chief of Ukraine's military intelligence. He told Sky News, "We can confirm that (President Vladimir) Putin is in very bad psychological and physical condition. He is very sick. He has various illnesses at the same time, one of which is cancer."
The claim regarding Putin's health comes amid various similar reports, ranging from scheduled surgery, to videos purportedly showing Parkinson's symptoms.
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The other big statement Budanov made is that Putin is staring at a coup which "cannot be stopped". He said, "The turning point (of the war) will be in the second part of August. Most of the active combat actions will have finished by the end of this year. This will lead to a change of leadership of the Russian Federation. This process has already been launched, and they are moving that way. Yes, they are moving in this way and it is impossible to stop it."
Budanov also denigrated the Russian army as a force of untrained "horde of people with weapons". He said, "We have been saying for a long time that the Russian army, which Russia is trying to promote in various training videos, does not exist. It is a horde of people with weapons. That's all they've got."

A comment by US President Joe Biden has sparked speculation that America might be planning to topple Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime as the Ukraine war stretches on. While visiting Poland on March 26, Biden had said, "For God's sake, Putin cannot remain in power".
Even though the US government has clarified that it has no "strategy" for regime changes in other countries, past instances of the Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA's interference abroad continue to fuel rumours.
Here are some instances of USA's involvement in overthrowal of governments in other countries, as per a Foreign Policy report.
The dethroning of Iran's Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953 is reportedly the first such incident which the CIA officially admitted. Mossadegh was targeted after nationalising the Iranian oil industry which was being run by British companies, as per reports. He was ousted and put under house arrest for the rest of his life.
In 1954, the CIA was reportedly part of the ouster of Guatemalan President Jacobo Arbenz. The coup occurred after he planned land reforms which risked the holdings of the US-owned United Fruit Company. The CIA reportedly helped rebels and paramilitary personnel, while the US Navy blockaded the Guatemalan coast.
In 1960, the US reportedly targeted Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. Washington supported Belgium's military action in the country to protect business interests. Lumumba was forced out of office, but tried to militarily fight the Belgians, and sought help from the Soviet Union. The CIA reportedly tried to encourage Congolese elements to assassinate Lumumba. The former PM was reportedly caught in late 1960 and subsequently killed.
In 1961, the CIA reportedly helped dissidents in the Dominican Republic assassinate dictator Rafael Trujillo. The autocrat reportedly orchestrated the genocide of thousands of Haitians in the Dominican Republic. He also tried to have the President of Venezuela killed.
Vietnam, one of the most infamous spots of US intervention, was the location of the next coup. In 1963, in South Vietnam, the US reportedly became part of a plot against ruler Ngo Dinh Diem. South Vietnamese generals took America's help in assassinating Diem.
In 1964, the US supported a coup against Brazil's President Joao Goulart, considering him a threat for his proximity to Communist countries. America helped Brazilian army chief Humberto Castello Branco stage a coup. The CIA also provided weapons of non-US origin, and other items to those supporting the Army.
In 1973, Chilean President Salvador Allende's government was overthrown by General Augusto Pinochet. Since Allende's election in 1970, the socialist leader had reportedly been opposed by the US, with the CIA working with multiple groups planning a coup against him.

Amid Russia rumours, 7 times USA overthrew foreign governments via CIA operations

From Iran to Brazil, from South Vietnam to Chile - the US has reportedly been part of various coups on foreign land over the years.


A comment by US President Joe Biden has sparked speculation that America might be planning to topple Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime as the Ukraine war stretches on. While visiting Poland, Biden said, "For God's sake, Putin cannot remain in power".
 Even though the US government has clarified that it has no "strategy" for regime changes in other countries, past instances of the Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA's interference abroad continue to fuel rumours.
 Here are some instances of USA's involvement in overthrowal of governments in other countries, as per a Foreign Policy report.
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 ((GFX)) HEADER - WHEN U.S. OVERTHREW FOREIGN REGIMES SUBHEADER - INSTANCE 1: IRAN, 1953
 CIA targeted Iran PM Mohammed Mossadegh Mossadegh nationalised oil industry being run by UK Mossadegh was ousted, spent life in house arrest
 *as per reports
 VO: The dethroning of Iran's Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953 is reportedly the first such incident which the CIA officially admitted. Mossadegh was targeted after nationalising the Iranian oil industry which was being run by British companies, as per reports. He was ousted and put under house arrest for the rest of his life.
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 ((GFX)) HEADER - WHEN U.S. OVERTHREW FOREIGN REGIMES
SUBHEADER - INSTANCE 2: GUATEMALA, 1954
 CIA part of ouster of President Jacobo Arbenz Arbenz's land reforms threatened&nbsp;US firm's assets CIA helped Guatemalan rebels, paramilitary
 *as per reports
 VO: In 1954, the CIA was reportedly part of the ouster of Guatemalan President Jacobo Arbenz. The coup occurred after he planned land reforms which risked the holdings of the US-owned United Fruit Company. The CIA reportedly helped rebels and paramilitary personnel, while the US Navy blockaded the Guatemalan coast.
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((GFX)) HEADER - WHEN U.S. OVERTHREW FOREIGN REGIMES
SUBHEADER - INSTANCE 3: CONGO, 1960
 US targeted Congo PM Patrice Lumumba US backed Belgium's military action in Congo Belgium wanted to protect business interests Lumumba tried to fight Belgium with USSR aid CIA encouraged assassination of Lumumba
 *as per reports
 VO: In 1960, the US reportedly targeted Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. Washington supported Belgium's military action in the country to protect business interests. Lumumba was forced out of office, but tried to militarily fight the Belgians, and sought help from the Soviet Union. The CIA reportedly tried to encourage Congolese elements to assassinate Lumumba. The former PM was reportedly caught in late 1960 and subsequently killed.
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 ((GFX)) HEADER - WHEN U.S. OVERTHREW FOREIGN REGIMES
SUBHEADER - INSTANCE 4: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, 1961
 CIA helped dissidents kill dictator Trujillo Rafael Trujillo orchestrated Haitian genocide Trujillo also tried to have Venezuelan President killed
 *as per reports
 VO: In 1961, the CIA reportedly helped dissidents in the Dominican Republic assassinate dictator Rafael Trujillo. The autocrat reportedly orchestrated the genocide of thousands of Haitians in the Dominican Republic. He also tried to have the President of Venezuela killed.
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((GFX)) HEADER - WHEN U.S. OVERTHREW FOREIGN REGIMES
SUBHEADER - INSTANCE 5: SOUTH VIETNAM, 1963
 US became part of plot against Ngo Dinh Diem US helped South Vietnamese generals kill Diem
 *as per reports
 VO: Vietnam, one of the most infamous spots of US intervention, was the location of the next coup. In 1963, in South Vietnam, the US reportedly became part of a plot against ruler Ngo Dinh Diem. South Vietnamese generals took America's help in assassinating Diem.
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 ((GFX)) HEADER - WHEN U.S. OVERTHREW FOREIGN REGIMES
SUBHEADER - INSTANCE 6: BRAZIL, 1964
 US backed coup against President Joao Goulart Goulart considered threat due to Communist links US supported coup by Army chief H.C. Branco CIA gave weapons etc to those backing the army
 *as per reports
 VO: In 1964, the US supported a coup against Brazil's President Joao Goulart, considering him a threat for his proximity to Communist countries. America helped Brazilian army chief Humberto Castello Branco stage a coup. The CIA also provided weapons of non-US origin, and other items to those supporting the Army.
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 ((GFX)) HEADER - WHEN U.S. OVERTHREW FOREIGN REGIMES
SUBHEADER - INSTANCE 7: CHILE, 1973
 US opposed socialist leader Salvadore Allende CIA worked with multiple groups for a coup In 1973, Allende was overthrown by Pinochet
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 VO: In 1973, Chilean President Salvador Allende's government was overthrown by General Augusto Pinochet. Since Allende's election in 1970, the socialist leader had reportedly been opposed by the US, with the CIA working with multiple groups planning a coup against him.
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CAPTIONS Rumours of US considering Putin's ouster Joe Biden's comments sparked speculation US denied having 'regime change strategies' US has indulged in many regime changes in past

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A comment by US President Joe Biden has sparked speculation that America might be planning to topple Russian President Vladimir Putin's regime as the Ukraine war stretches on. While visiting Poland on March 26, Biden had said, "For God's sake, Putin cannot remain in power".
Even though the US government has clarified that it has no "strategy" for regime changes in other countries, past instances of the Central Intelligence Agency, or CIA's interference abroad continue to fuel rumours.
Here are some instances of USA's involvement in overthrowal of governments in other countries, as per a Foreign Policy report.
The dethroning of Iran's Prime Minister Mohammed Mossadegh in 1953 is reportedly the first such incident which the CIA officially admitted. Mossadegh was targeted after nationalising the Iranian oil industry which was being run by British companies, as per reports. He was ousted and put under house arrest for the rest of his life.
In 1954, the CIA was reportedly part of the ouster of Guatemalan President Jacobo Arbenz. The coup occurred after he planned land reforms which risked the holdings of the US-owned United Fruit Company. The CIA reportedly helped rebels and paramilitary personnel, while the US Navy blockaded the Guatemalan coast.
In 1960, the US reportedly targeted Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba. Washington supported Belgium's military action in the country to protect business interests. Lumumba was forced out of office, but tried to militarily fight the Belgians, and sought help from the Soviet Union. The CIA reportedly tried to encourage Congolese elements to assassinate Lumumba. The former PM was reportedly caught in late 1960 and subsequently killed.
In 1961, the CIA reportedly helped dissidents in the Dominican Republic assassinate dictator Rafael Trujillo. The autocrat reportedly orchestrated the genocide of thousands of Haitians in the Dominican Republic. He also tried to have the President of Venezuela killed.
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Vietnam, one of the most infamous spots of US intervention, was the location of the next coup. In 1963, in South Vietnam, the US reportedly became part of a plot against ruler Ngo Dinh Diem. South Vietnamese generals took America's help in assassinating Diem.
In 1964, the US supported a coup against Brazil's President Joao Goulart, considering him a threat for his proximity to Communist countries. America helped Brazilian army chief Humberto Castello Branco stage a coup. The CIA also provided weapons of non-US origin, and other items to those supporting the Army.
In 1973, Chilean President Salvador Allende's government was overthrown by General Augusto Pinochet. Since Allende's election in 1970, the socialist leader had reportedly been opposed by the US, with the CIA working with multiple groups planning a coup against him.

Armoured vehicles have rolled into Myanmar cities and internet access has been largely cut off amid fears of a crackdown on anti-coup protesters. Myanmar has seen massive protests against the military takeover over the past many days. Some activists posted videos of military trucks roaming around in residential areas for the first time since the coup. Earlier on Sunday, ambassadors&nbsp;to Myanmar called on the junta to refrain from violence against demonstrators and civilians. The envoys also issued a joint statement denouncing the detentions of political leaders and activists.

Myanmar: Armoured vehicles roll out in cities as anti-coup protests rage

Armoured vehicles have rolled into Myanmar cities and internet access has been largely cut off amid fears of a crackdown on anti-coup protesters.

Armoured vehicles have rolled into Myanmar cities and internet access has been largely cut off amid fears of a crackdown on anti-coup protesters. Myanmar has seen massive protests against the military takeover over the past many days. Some activists posted videos of military trucks roaming around in residential areas for the first time since the coup. Earlier on Sunday, ambassadors&nbsp;to Myanmar called on the junta to refrain from violence against demonstrators and civilians. The envoys also issued a joint statement denouncing the detentions of political leaders and activists.

'Down with the tyrant': Thai protesters kick off weekend of rallies

Pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Bangkok on Saturday as a rally kicked off calling for PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha to step down and demanding reforms to the monarchy. Protesters chanting "Down with dictatorship, long live democracy!" and "Prayut get out!" gathered in front of Bangkok's Thammasat University, demanding to be let in and eventually forced the locked gates open. The demonstration was later expected to move on to the historic Sanam Luang field in front of the royal palace, where protesters plan to spend the night. Thailand has seen near-daily gatherings of youth-led groups since mid-July demanding the resignation of Prayut, the former army chief behind the 2014 coup, and a complete overhaul of his administration.

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Protesters storm Bangkok streets, demand monarchy reforms
Protesters&nbsp;call for PM Prayut to step down
Thousands broke open&nbsp;Thammasat University's gate
Demonstrators will park themselves in front of royal palace
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Pro-democracy protesters took to the streets of Bangkok on Saturday kicking off&nbsp;a rally asking&nbsp;PM Prayut Chan-O-Cha to step down and demanding reforms to the monarchy. Protesters chanting "Down with dictatorship, long live democracy!" and "Prayut get out!" gathered in front of Bangkok's Thammasat University, demanding to be let in and eventually forcing the locked gates open. The demonstration was later expected to move on to the historic Sanam Luang field in front of the royal palace, where protesters plan to spend the night. Thailand has seen near-daily gatherings of youth-led groups since mid-July demanding the resignation of Prayut, the former army chief behind the 2014 coup, and a complete overhaul of his administration.

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