Events tagged with "port of spain"

Historical Events tagged with "port of spain"

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Politics & Government

Jamaat al Muslimeen Coup Attempt in Trinidad

July 27th, 1990 34 years ago

A group led by Yasin Abu Bakr attempted to overthrow the Trinidad and Tobago government. Armed members of the Jamaat al Muslimeen stormed the Red House in Port of Spain, taking hostages, and declaring a coup. The unrest lasted six days and ended with their surrender to law enforcement, revealing deep political and social tensions in the country.