Gaafar Nimeiry
Former President of Sudan
Gaafar Muhammad an-Nimeiry was a Sudanese politician who served as the fourth head of state of Sudan from 1969 to 1985, first as Chairman of the National Revolutionary Command Council and then as President.
A military officer, he came to power... Wikipedia
Died: May 30, 2009, Omdurman, Sudan
Presidential term: May 25, 1969 – April 6, 1985
Previous offices: Prime minister of Sudan (1977–1985), Prime minister of Sudan (1969–1976), and President of Sudan (1969–1985)
Full name: Jaafar Muhammad an-Nimeiry
Nationality: Sudanese
Date of burial: May 31, 2009