Eagle Square, Abuja hosted a number of political rallies, religious programmes, musical concerts, and award ceremonies. Eagle Square is conveniently located near major government buildings and landmarks within Abuja. Facilities in the Eagle Square include: Stand-by generators The Parking Garage is located behind the square and is designed to accommodate about 300 cars. Eagle Square, Abuja The Eagle Square is the main square in Abuja, the capital Nigeria. It is located in front of the Abuja International Conference Centre. Its name "Eagle Square" comes from the fact the square has an eagle shape. The square was constructed in 1999 to serve as the
2003 Central African Republic coup d'état numerous crimes against civilians in the capital. 2003 Central African Republic coup d'état A coup d'état occurred in March 2003 in the Central African Republic when the forces of General François Bozizé marched on Bangui, the country's capital, while President Ange-Félix Patassé was at a regional conference in Niger. While he was away, Bozizé led 1,000 fighters to the capital city of Bangui and captured the international airport and the presidential palace. Government troops, many of whom had not been paid in months, put up little resistance. The 370 CEMAC peacekeepers abandoned their posts rather than fight. A curfew was