Hashem al Atta
Major Hashem al-Atta was a Sudanese political and military figure. Whilst he initially served in the National Revolutionary Command Council under Nimeiry, he is best known for his involvement in the 1971 coup d'état attempt, in which he, and other pro-communist members of the Sudanese Armed Forces attempted to overthrow Nimeiry and seize power. Initially successful, after several days the Revolutionary Government collapsed when Nimeiry was freed by loyalist military units. Following the failed coup attempt Atta and the other ringleaders were executed.
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Date of Birth
March 12nd, 1936
Age
89
Birth Place
Sudan, Khartoum
Date of Death
July 23rd, 1971
Died Aged
35
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Pisces
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