1987 Sharjawi coup d'état attempt
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The 1987 Sharjawi coup or the 1987 Emirati crisis was a political crisis in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when, due to economic recession due to the 1980s oil glut, the brother of Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the Sheikh of the Emirate of Sharjah, Sheikh `Abd al-`Aziz bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, attempted to stage a bloodless palace coup seizing key positions throughout Sharjah with military elements loyal to him.[4][3][1] The coup destabilized the foundation of the still young UAE, and threatened to break the union back into its constituent Emirates, however, it would ultimately fail due to Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum convincing the other Emirati leaders to reinstall the deposed Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi.[5]
1987 Sharjawi coup | |||||||
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Part of 1980s oil glut | |||||||
Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Sharjah
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Sharjawi dissidents
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum | Sheikh `Abd al-`Aziz bin Muhammad Al Qasimi | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Sharjah Amiri Guard loyalists United Arab Emirates Army |
Sharjah Amiri Guard dissidents Emirati Mercenaries | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
~1,600[1] | ~800[1] |