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|Khalid Hassan Abbas (Arabic: خالد حسن عباس; March 17, 1936 – August 20, 2015) was a Sudanese general and politician. Abbas served as vice president, minister of defence, minister of health, minister of communications and transport and commander in chief of the armed forces of Sudan. He is recognised for his intelligence although he remained silent and peaceful all his life.
Abbas rose to prominence as a result of his involvement in the 1969 Sudanese coup d'état, following which he became the Deputy Chairman of the ruling National Revolutionary Command Council.
Abbas was appointed as Minister of Defense on 29 October 1969 following a cabinet reshuffle implemented to strengthen the army's control over the Sudanese government. Abbas, an anti-Mahdist and non-communist, was given the role. As Defense Minister he, alongside Babiker, would push Nimeiry to adopt a more aggressive response to the rising threat to the government posed by the Ansar movement, resulting in the brutal crackdown seen on Aba Island in 1970.
Abbas's tenure also saw the attempted 1971 Sudanese coup d'état, during which his younger brother was killed. The RCC was disbanded following the 1971 coup attempt at Abbas's insistence, and Nimeiry instead assumed the title of President in September 1971. Abbas served as Defense Minister until 16 April 1972, at which point Nimeiry took over the role.
Abbas died on 20 August 2015 in Omdurman and was buried in Albakri cemetery in Omdurman .
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date was Khalid Hassan Abbas born?
- A.March 17, 1936correct
- B.October 29, 1969
- C.April 16, 1972
- D.August 20, 2015
Khalid Hassan Abbas was born on March 17, 1936.
Source: biographical header
2.Where did Khalid Hassan Abbas die in 2015?
- A.Khartoum
- B.Port Sudan
- C.Aba Island
- D.Omdurmancorrect
Khalid Hassan Abbas died on 20 August 2015 in Omdurman.
Source: death section
3.What was the result of the 1969 Sudanese coup d'état for Khalid Hassan Abbas?
- A.He became a private citizen
- B.He was exiled from Sudan
- C.He was imprisoned for treason
- D.He became Deputy Chairman of the National Revolutionary Command Councilcorrect
Khalid Hassan Abbas rose to prominence after the 1969 coup and became the Deputy Chairman of the National Revolutionary Command Council.
Source: 1969 coup section
4.On what date was Khalid Hassan Abbas appointed as Minister of Defense?
- A.August 20, 2015
- B.September 1, 1971
- C.October 29, 1969correct
- D.March 17, 1936
Khalid Hassan Abbas was appointed as Minister of Defense on 29 October 1969.
Source: ministerial appointment
5.What political alignment was Khalid Hassan Abbas noted for during his appointment as Minister of Defense?
- A.Mahdist and nationalist
- B.Anti-Mahdist and non-communistcorrect
- C.Royalist and traditionalist
- D.Pro-communist and socialist
Khalid Hassan Abbas was described as an anti-Mahdist and non-communist figure when given the role of Minister of Defense.
Source: ministerial appointment
6.What event occurred on Aba Island in 1970 that involved Khalid Hassan Abbas?
- A.The establishment of a new parliament
- B.A brutal crackdown on the Ansar movementcorrect
- C.A peaceful protest for democracy
- D.The declaration of independence
Khalid Hassan Abbas pushed for a more aggressive response to the Ansar movement, resulting in the 1970 crackdown on Aba Island.
Source: Aba Island section
7.What personal tragedy did Khalid Hassan Abbas face during the 1971 Sudanese coup d'état?
- A.His wife was taken hostage
- B.His younger brother was killedcorrect
- C.He lost his eldest son
- D.He was wounded in combat
During the attempted 1971 Sudanese coup d'état, Khalid Hassan Abbas's younger brother was killed.
Source: 1971 coup section
8.What structural change did Khalid Hassan Abbas insist upon following the 1971 coup attempt?
- A.The retirement of all military generals
- B.The disbanding of the RCCcorrect
- C.The expansion of the cabinet
- D.The creation of a new constitution
The RCC was disbanded following the 1971 coup attempt at the insistence of Khalid Hassan Abbas.
Source: 1971 coup section
9.Who assumed the title of President in September 1971 after the RCC was disbanded?
- A.Nimeirycorrect
- B.Khalid Hassan Abbas
- C.Babiker
- D.The Minister of Health
After the RCC was disbanded, Nimeiry assumed the title of President in September 1971.
Source: 1971 coup section
10.Until what date did Khalid Hassan Abbas serve as Minister of Defense?
- A.September 1, 1971
- B.October 29, 1969
- C.April 16, 1972correct
- D.August 20, 2015
Khalid Hassan Abbas served as Defense Minister until 16 April 1972.
Source: 1971 coup section
11.Where was Khalid Hassan Abbas buried?
- A.A private estate in Khartoum
- B.Aba Island cemetery
- C.Albakri cemetery in Omdurmancorrect
- D.The National Martyrs Memorial
Khalid Hassan Abbas was buried in Albakri cemetery in Omdurman after his death.
Source: death section
12.Which personality trait was Khalid Hassan Abbas recognized for throughout his life?
- A.His intelligencecorrect
- B.Extensive public speaking
- C.Aggressive rhetoric
- D.Ambition for the presidency
Khalid Hassan Abbas is recognised for his intelligence although he remained silent and peaceful all his life.
Source: early career summary
13.How old was Khalid Hassan Abbas at the time of his death?
- A.82
- B.85
- C.79correct
- D.75
The biography explicitly states that Khalid Hassan Abbas was 79 at the time of his death.
Source: biographical header
14.Who did Khalid Hassan Abbas work with to push for an aggressive response to the Ansar movement?
- A.The opposition leaders
- B.The military commanders
- C.His younger brother
- D.Nimeirycorrect
As Defense Minister, Khalid Hassan Abbas and Babiker pushed Nimeiry to adopt a more aggressive response to the Ansar movement.
Source: Aba Island section
15.Who took over the role of Defense Minister from Khalid Hassan Abbas?
- A.Babiker
- B.The Minister of Communications
- C.Nimeirycorrect
- D.A deputy from the RCC
Khalid Hassan Abbas served as Defense Minister until 16 April 1972, at which point Nimeiry took over the role.
Source: 1971 coup section
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