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Liberation Day Seychelles 2019

Date: 
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Liberation Day is annually observed in Seychelles on June 5.

This holiday celebrates the events of June 1977, when current head of the state was overthrown by a revolt.

Seychelles gained independence from Britain in 1976 and became a republic within the Commonwealth.

James Mancham became the first President of the republic, however, his presidency didn't last for a long time.

He was overthrown by then Prime Minister France Albert René, who was supported by Tanzanian-trained revolutionaries supplied with weapons.

René ruled the country under a dictatorial one party system till 1993.

Then he was forced to introduce a multi-party system.

His presidency continued till 2004, when he stepped the position in favor of his vice-president.

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