| Conflict: | 1987 Republic of the Congo coup d'état attempt |
| Width: | 200px |
| Date: | July - September 1987 |
| Place: | Republic of the Congo |
| Result: | Coup fails
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| Combatant1: | Government of Republic of the Congo |
| Combatant2: | Army faction |
From July to September 1987 forces loyal to Denis Sassou Nguesso defeated forces which attempted to overthrow his regime. Pierre Anga, one of the coup leaders, fled to Owando where he was killed on September 6, 1987 ending the coup.[1]