Omar al-Bashir
President of Sudan from 1989 to 2019
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Summary
Omar al-Bashir was born on January 1, 1944[1], in Hosh Bannaga[2]. He has worked as a politician[3]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,846 views/month, #6,355 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Sudan[5]
- Native language: Arabic[6]
- Educated at: المقاومة الشعبية السودانية[7], Egyptian Military College[8]
- Award received: Order of the Republic of Serbia[9]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of political party: National Congress Party[12]
- Military branch: airborne forces[13]
- Commons category: Omar al-Bashir[14]
- Military, police or special rank: colonel[15]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Sudanese Armed Forces[16]
- Participated in conflict: Yom Kippur War[17], Second Sudanese Civil War[18], War in Darfur[19], First Congo War[20], Heglig Crisis[21]
- Given name: Omar[22], Hassan[23]
- Official website: http://www.albashir.sd[24]
- Described by source: Lentapedia (full versions)[25], Lentapedia[26], Dictionary of African Biography[27], SourceWatch List of Dictators[28]
- Convicted of: money laundering[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[30]
- Name in native language: عمر البشير[31]
- Start of work period: 1960[32]
- End of work period: 2019[33]
- Place of detention: Khartoum[34]
- Candidacy in election: 2015 Sudanese presidential election[35]
Why It Matters
Omar al-Bashir has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 126 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Omar al-Bashir born?
Omar al-Bashir was born in Hosh Bannaga[2].
What did Omar al-Bashir do for work?
Omar al-Bashir worked as a politician[3].
Where did Omar al-Bashir go to school?
Omar al-Bashir was educated at المقاومة الشعبية السودانية[7] and Egyptian Military College[8].
What awards did Omar al-Bashir receive?
Honors received include Order of the Republic of Serbia[9].