The Dar Mutiny of 1964

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Set in January 1964, the story unfolds in Tanganyika, where a military mutiny disrupts the newly-independent nation as soldiers protest low wages and limited advancement. The government, under President Nyerere, struggles with inexperience amidst chaos, unable to seek assistance from neighboring countries facing their own crises. With regional instability rampant, the fledgling state finds itself reliant on Britain for support during this turbulent period of its nascent political landscape.