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Outbreak of the Nauruan Civil War
- When
- 1878-1888
- Where
- Nauru
The war began in 1878 between forces loyal to King Aweida and those seeking to depose him in favor of a rival claimant.
The conflict was preceded by the introduction of firearms to the island and its inhabitants. The war was fought between forces loyal to incumbent King Aweida of Nauru and those seeking to depose him in favor of a rival claimant. The conflict lasted for ten years, ending in 1888.
Sources
- Nauruan Civil War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Nauru Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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