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On 25 May 1969, at age 39, Colonel Nimeiry overthrew civilian government of Ismail al-Azhari.

On 26 May, he suspended constitution, dissolved, National Assembly, & disbanded all political parties.

That day he also promoted himself to major-general and

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That day he also promoted himself to major-general and retired 22 serving officers, mostly senior to himself, dismissed over 30, and appointed 14 new officers to the most important posts.
Nimeiry became prime minister later, on 26 October 1969. Image
He started campaign aimed at reforming Sudan's economy through nationalization of banks & industries & land reforms. He used his position to enact a number of socialist and Pan-Arabist reforms. He subsequently promoted himself to rank of Field Marshal & ruled Sudan till 1985. Image
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