This regime notably persecuted many jazz musicians, causing stars such as Mulatu Astatke to leave the country.
This regime notably persecuted many jazz musicians, causing stars such as Mulatu Astatke to leave the country. This government came to power after rumors that the Armed Forces Coordinating Committee under Alem Zewde Tessema was in cahoots with the fallen aristocracy. One rebellion against this regime was led by a group nicknamed the "Ihapa". The first leader of this government was Aman Andom, who was quickly executed and replaced by Tafari Benti. This regime originally consisted of approximately 120 soldiers under the rank of major. General Mohammad Samatar led an invasion of this regime's homeland on behalf of President Siad Barre. This regime was violently opposed by the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front and its slogan was "Land to the Tiller". For 10 points, name this regime led by Mengistu Haile Mariam, a Marxist-Leninist junta that overthrew Hailie Selassie and ruled Ethiopia from 1974-1987. 
This regime notably persecuted many jazz musicians, causing stars such as Mulatu Astatke to leave the country.
Dergue [or Provisional Military Socialist Government of Ethiopia; or Coordinating Committee of the Armed Forces, Police, and Territorial Army; or Provisional Military Administrative Council; prompt on Council]