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Title:USA-Egypt-Sudan: Military Take-Over Ousts President Jaafar Nimeiri
Date:6th April 1985
Summary:Following nine days of turmoil, a bloodless military take over in Sudan toppled President Nimeiri on April 6. The President was in the Egyptian capital of Cairo at the time. The military takeover was led by Army Chief of Staff, General Abdul Rahman Swareddahab.
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Location:COUP D'ETAT - SUDAN
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