Emperor Haile Selassie Addresses International Press After the 1960 Coup Attempt, Addis Ababa

Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, a few days after the failed coup d'état of December 1960, giving a statement to international journalists.

During his statement, His Imperial Majesty mentioned that foreign influence might have played a role in this attempted government overthrow and that they were investigating the matter.

Photo Description, from left to right:

Private Secretary Aklilu Habtewold
Crown Prince Asrate Kassa
Ras Mesfin Sileshi
Dejazmach Merid Beyene
His Imperial Majesty (H.I.M.)
Rear Admiral Iskender Desta
Lieutenant General Abiy Abebe

December 20, 1960

Addis Ababa

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