1. A Zambian who works for a Norwegian aid agency said people celebrated when it became clear the coup bid failed. 2. Asked if he thought Kaunda was involved in the coup bid, he would only respond that a thorough investigation would follow. 3. At least two roadblocks on main highways into downtown Lusaka also were manned by rebel soldiers who stopped commuters going to work during the coup bid Tuesday. 4. But even some of those celebrating said the coup bid showed mounting problems in the country. 5. But the location of the fighting, in Paynesville suburb, indicated it might be an attempt to free the leader of a September coup bid held nearby. 6. He was in his official residence, State House, throughout the coup bid, Sakala said. 7. Loyal soldiers stormed the station a few hours later to end the coup bid. 8. The coup bid crumbled when King Juan Carlos went on television to denounce it and ordered the military back to barracks. 9. There were no other officials from Ghana, whose President Jerry Rawling has denied his government knew anything about the coup bid. 10. General Mohammad Mazlum al-Dulaimi was arrested in November for his alleged role in a failed coup bid against President Saddam Hussein. |
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