Why was selassie deposed

In , he was dethroned in a military coup by his successor, Mengistu Haile Mariam. It was reported that Emperor Selassie had died on 27 August , but the cause of his death remained a mystery. There were rumours of complications during a medical procedure but the likelihood was that he was murdered. Emperor Selassie has been criticised for his suppression of Ethiopian nobles and for his inability to modernise Ethiopia. However, he is also looked up to as a symbol of African dignity, both within and outside the continent.

In November the late emperor received a proper burial when his body was laid to rest in Addis Ababa's Trinity Cathedral. We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! Subscribe to the Biography newsletter to receive stories about the people who shaped our world and the stories that shaped their lives. Charles I was a king of England, Scotland and Ireland, whose conflicts with parliament and his subjects led to civil war and his execution.

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Late reports tell of fighting in Ethiopia and the outcome is uncertain. But the absolute domain of Haile Selassie has been ended. The finality of the report is misleading, though. The coup was unsuccessful and was put down within days with Selassie being restored.