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Remembering July 27th 1990
ANR ROBINSON’S NEPHEW CALLS FOR THE POPULATION TO REMEMBER WHY THE ATTEMPTED COUP ON JULY 27TH, 1990 HAPPENED
ANR ROBINSON’S NEPHEW CALLS FOR THE POPULATION TO REMEMBER WHY THE ATTEMPTED COUP ON JULY 27TH, 1990 HAPPENED
Some people recall the attempted coup on July 27, 1990, but few understand the reason behind it. At that time, the country was led by its first non-PNM government, the NAR, which inherited a declining economy and had to make difficult decisions that were unpopular with many. Combined with discontent from the Jamaat al-Muslimeen over their treatment, this led to the violent attempted coup against the government. Reporter Kandace Jackson takes us back.