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French Army Revolt in Algiers

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  • 1961-4-22

Reports from France state that Foreign Legion paratroopers and other Army units have seized control in Algiers. A "proclamation" put out by Algiers Radio is said to have been signed by General Challa, a former C.-in-C. in Algeria: General Raoul Sa...

Sports & General Press Agency Ltd.

Armed Troops in Freetown

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  • 1967-4-4

Armed troops standing by in Freetown as Sierra Leon's election results were announced last month. Followers of Mr. Siaka Stevens' All People's Congress Party kept chanting 'APC has won, but within minutes of being sworn-in as Premier, Mr. Stevens ...

The Times of Ceylon Press

Soldiers Guarding the Senegal Government Building

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  • 1962-12-29

A group of soldiers, including a paratrooper, guarding the Government building in Dakar (Senegal) after President Senghor rounded off his victory against Premier Mamadon Dia, who called in the Army to seize the Assembly, while deputies were prepar...

Planet News Ltd.

Mr. Levi Eshkol — Prime Minister of Israel

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  • 1967-6-3

Israel Prime Minister Levi Eshkol (left) chatting with army officers when he visited Israeli troops on the border last week. Second from left is Israeli Labour Minister, Mr. Yigal Allon.

United Press International (UK) Ltd.