There were no more rebellions or attempted coups. Research shows that some coup-proofing strategies reduce the risk of coups occurring. Harsh conditions led to many uprisings, coups and bloody suppressions of peasants. Harsh conditions led to many uprisings, coups and bloody suppression of peasants. In many counties this leads to governments being overthrown in coups of various kinds. He supported military coups in Iran and Guatemala orchestrated by his own administration. His regime was plagued by attempted coups and intrigue within the military establishment. These were intended to head off right-wing coups and destabilisation. In 1987, two military coups were staged. The two coups deepened Nigeria's ethnic tensions. Their units became highly politicized, being involved in a number of conspiracies and coups. Ziaur Rahman assumed the presidency after legalising the military coups. SCL claimed to be able to help foment coups. Meanwhile, Washington was astir with talk of coups and conspiracies. The republic had a checkered history of coups and counter-coups against various factions.