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Omar al-Bashir Fast Facts CNN Editorial Research © Provided by CNN Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, left, is all smiles as he greets Zimabwean President Robert Mugabe on Sunday. Here s a look at the life of Sudan s former leader, Omar al-Bashir. Personal Birth place: Hosh Bannaga, Sudan Birth name: Omar Hassan Ahmed al-Bashir Father: Name unavailable publicly Education: Sudan Military Academy, 1966 Military service: Sudanese Armed Forces Religion: Islam 1966 1973 - Serves with Egyptian forces during the October 1973 Arab-Israeli war. 1973-1987 1989-1993 - Serves as Sudan s defense minister. June 30, 1989 - Leads a coup against Sudan s Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi. Establishes and proclaims himself chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council. Dissolves the government, political parties and trade unions.

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