Provisional Military Government of Socialist Ethiopia (1974–1987)
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| Provisional Military Government of Socialist Ethiopia የኅብረተሰብአዊት ኢትዮጵያ ጊዜያዊ ወታደራዊ መንግሥት | |
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| 1974–1987 | |
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| Capital | Addis Ababa |
| Official languages | Amharic |
| Dominant mode of production | Socialism |
| Government | Marxist–Leninist military junta |
| History | |
• Established | 1974 |
• Dissolution | 1987 |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,221,900 km² |
| Population | |
• 1987 estimate | 46,706,229 |
The Provisional Military Government of Socialist Ethiopia, also known as the Derg, was a socialist military junta that ruled Ethiopia between the Ethiopian revolution of 1974 and the establishment of a civilian government in 1987.
History
Revolution
In September 1974, the absolute monarchy of Ethiopia led by Emperor Haile Selassie was overthrown. The revolution was supported by students, teachers, trade unions, and the military.[1]
In April 1976, the Derg released the National Democratic Revolution Program, which included land reform, nationalization of industries, and reorganization of unions.[2]