Residence of former president Mohammed Ismael El-Azhari (Omdurman)

Sudan / Khartum / Umm Durman / Omdurman
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This is the residence of Mohammed Ismael El-Azhari was the first president of Sudan after independence in 1956. He was removed by General Abboud in 1958 in Sudan's first military coup. He was also president for another four years period from 1965 to 1969. This period was also disrupted by another coup by Gaafar Nimeri in May 1969. Al-Azhari died shortly after Nimeiri's coup, he will always be the number one national symbol of independence in Sudan. Ismael El-Azhari was a teacher, a graduate of American University in Beirut, his residence was built from contributions from loyal members of the "Ittihadi Democrati" Party and members of family.
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Coordinates:   15°38'53"N   32°29'32"E
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