1957 Sudanese coup attempt
In June 1957, after one year of Sudan independence in 1956, a group of army officers and students from the Sudanese Military College led by Abdel Rahman Ismail Kabeida, led a coup against the first national democratic government that was led by Prime Minister Abdullah Khalil and the Sovereignty Council.[1][2] Kabeida's motive was to resolve the confusion in managing the political scene and to seize power. The attempt was thwarted,[3][4] and he and his comrades were sentenced to prison. Kabeida was released after the 17 November 1958 coup d'état.[5]
1957 Sudanese coup attempt | |||||||
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Part of the First Sudanese Civil War and the Arab Cold War | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Sudanese Armed Forces | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sovereignty Council President of Sudan Abdallah Khalil Prime Minister of Sudan |
Abdel Rahman Ismail Kabeida Coup leader Jaafar Nimeiry |
Jaafar Nimeiry was accused of leading the armoured corps to support the coup. As a result of his alleged involvement, he was arrested during the autumn of 1957. Following his arrest, he was temporarily relieved of his duties until April 1959 when he was assigned to the Southern Command in Juba.[6]
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