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Mar 12, 1936 Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan Died on 23 Jul 1971 (aged 35)
Sudanese soldier & politician
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About Hashem Al Atta
- Major Hashem al-Atta (Arabic: ???? ??????; 12 March 1936 – 23 July 1971) 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.
