Gaafar al-Nimeiry, who died on May 30 aged 79, survived as ruler of Sudan for 16 years – a considerable tribute to his ability to trim his sails according to the vagaries of the political weather. 01 ...

May 321, 2009 (KHARTOUM) — Sudanese government official and ordinary people buried former president Ga’afar Mohamed Nimeiry, who died yesterday at the age of 79 after a long illness. Sudanese military ...

KHARTOUM, May 30 Former Sudanese president Gaafar al-Nimeiry, who imposed Islamic rule in Sudan, died on Saturday, the president's office announced. He was 79. Nimeiry will be buried on Sunday in ...

Former Sudanese president Gaafar Muhammad Nimeiry died on Saturday, media reports said. HT Image No cause of death was given. Nimeiry was 79. Nimeiry took control of Sudan 40 years ago and ruled until ...

Former Sudanese president Gaafar al-Nimeiry, who imposed Islamic rule in Sudan, died on Saturday, the president's office announced. He was 79. OMDURMAN, May 30, 2009 (AFP) - Former Sudanese president ...