Lyoan Revolution
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Lyoan Revolution | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
![]() | Lyoan Revolutionary Alliance | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Ntare II Anton Yeteka |
Joseph Kyangyu Cyril Nakunguza Kior Tembe | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
| Various rebel forces | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
35,000 | 25,000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
2,094 killed | 1,349 killed |
The Lyoan Revolution was a civil war in Lyoa that lasted from August 12-November 20, 1967. The revolution began after calls for a transition to a democratic system were ignored by the monarchical government. Protests began, that were suppressed by the government, which caused the formation of rebel movements to overthrow the monarchy.