Abdel Rahman Swar al-Dahab
Politician
1934 –
Who is Abdel Rahman Swar al-Dahab?
Field Marshal Abdel Rahman Suwar al-Dahab was the President of Sudan from April 6, 1985 to May 6, 1986. Born in the town of Omdurman in 1934, he graduated from the Sudanese Military Academy. He became a prominent figure when former president Gaafar Nimeiry appointed him Chief of Staff, and then Minister of Defence and general commander of the armed forces in 1984.
In 1985 he launched a coup ousting President Gaafar Nimeiry leading to him becoming the Chairman of the Transitional Military Council. Following elections, he surrendered power to the government of Sadiq al-Mahdi in 1986. In 1987, he became Chairman of the Islamic Call Organization. As of September 2010, he still holds that post.
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- Born
- 1934
Omdurman - Also known as
- Suwar al-Dahab
- al-Dahab
- Religion
- Islam
- Sunni Islam
- Nationality
- Sudan
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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