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Election crises expose the First Republic's fragility

Federal and Western Region elections were marred by boycott, allegations of manipulation, violence, and legitimacy disputes.

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1964

Election crises expose the First Republic's fragility

Federal and Western Region elections were marred by boycott, allegations of manipulation, violence, and legitimacy disputes.

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Federal and Western Region elections were marred by boycott, allegations of manipulation, violence, and legitimacy disputes. These crises became the immediate political background to military intervention.

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