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A: He was the President of Sudan from April 6, 1985 to May 6, 1986. Born in the town of Al-Obeid in 1930, he graduated from the Sudanese Military Academy. He became a prominent figure when former president Gaafar Nimeiry appointed him Chief of Staff, and then Minister of Defence and general commander of the armed forces in 1984. After the April 1985 coup, he became the Chairman of the Transitional Military Council. Following elections, he surrendered power to the government of Sadiq al-Mahdi in 1986. In 1987, he became Chairman of the Islamic Call Organization. As of December, 2006, he still holds that post.