Khalid Hassan Abbas

Khalid Hassan Abbas (March 17, 1936 – August 20, 2015) (Arabic: خالد حسن عباس‎) 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.

Khalid Hassan Abbas

Khalid Hassan Abbas (March 17, 1936 – August 20, 2015) (Arabic: خالد حسن عباس‎) 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.