by Childress, Diana.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Dictatorships Published by : Twenty-First Century Books, (Minneapolis, MN :) Physical details: 160 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Bashīr, ʻUmar Ḥasan Aḥmad, --1944- | Presidents --Sudan --Biography. | Dictators --Sudan --Biography. | Sudan --History --1956- | Sudan --Politics and government --1985- | Sudan --Social conditions. Year : 2010
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Serial Data | Published | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottetown Rural High School | 921 BAS | Available |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-157), filmography (p. 157), and index.
A lightning coup -- A diverse land and people -- Independent Sudan -- Bashir's dictatorship -- Living in Bashir's Sudan -- Censorship and propaganda -- Maintaining a grip on power -- Making friends and enemies -- Sudan's future -- Who's who? -- Timeline -- Glossary.
A biography of the man who, in 1989, suspended the constitution and appointed himself head of state, prime minister, defense minister, and commander in chief of the army.