2016 Occitanian coup d'état attempt
| April coup attemptt | |||||||
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 Occitanian propaganda | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
 Popular Union of Occitania |
 Co-Principality of Occitania Kingdom of Fitberland Empire of Smyrna | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Babou Chkaya |
Raul Torres Vicor III | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 4 | 2 | ||||||
The coup
On 1 April 2016, Smyrna and Fitberland have created the "Co-Principality of New Occitania". This one claims to be sole representative of the territories controled by the Popular Union of Occitania. It was founded as a co-principality and the co-princes are Raul I (Fitberland) and Victor III (Smyrna). Gardeland and Entrôpia recognize the rebels as the legitimate government. During four days, the Occitan government does not respond, preferring to hide the coup. On 6 April, the rebels surrender, because of the international support to the legal government. During the coup attempt, the People's Army of Occitania had controlled 100% of the territory. Now Smyrna are recognized as a terrorist organization by the P.U.O, because they wanted to overthrow the legitimate government. Fitberland had the same status before signing the peace treaty.
#Soi Occitania
On 4 April, the union has create an hashtag on twitter, #SoiOccitania ( #IAmOccitania ). The hashtag was the mark of support for union. Coria, Cumagne, Surland and Yugarritia tweeted this hashtag.
After the coup d'état attempt
On June 4, a peace treaty was sign with Fitberland. The two nations resumed thriving diplomatic relations. On August 26, Raul Torres became the governor of the Verd Territory.
On October 16, a referendum valid a peace treaty with Smyrna.
