Politics & Government

Vietnamese Nationalist Party's Attempted Coup

The Việt Nam Quốc Dân Đảng, a nationalist party seeking independence from French colonial rule, executed the Yên Bái mutiny to incite rebellion in Vietnam. This insurrection aimed to overthrow the French protectorate and establish a sovereign state. Led by leaders such as Nguyễn Thái Học, the uprising was centered in Yên Bái province. Despite their efforts to rally support and disrupt French authority, the mutiny ultimately failed, resulting in severe repercussions for the participants and strengthening colonial repression.

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