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Ex-Sudanese leader Mirghani dies Ex-Sudanese leader Mirghani dies
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Former Sudanese President Ahmed al-Mirghani has died in Egypt aged 67.Former Sudanese President Ahmed al-Mirghani has died in Egypt aged 67.
He was swept from office 19 years ago in a coup that brought the current government to power. He was swept from office 19 years ago in a coup that brought the current President Omar al-Bashir to power.
His was the first democratic government of Sudan. It was in power from 1986 to 1989, before current President Omar al-Bashir seized power in a coup. Mr Mirghani was elected in 1986 - the last time Sudan has held national, multi-party elections. The cause of his death is unclear.
President Bashir joined mourners at Mr Mirghani's family mosque in Khartoum. The former leader was from one of Sudan's most prominent families.President Bashir joined mourners at Mr Mirghani's family mosque in Khartoum. The former leader was from one of Sudan's most prominent families.
One of his most notable achievement in office was to sign a peace deal in 1988 with John Garang, the leader of a rebellion in southern Sudan.One of his most notable achievement in office was to sign a peace deal in 1988 with John Garang, the leader of a rebellion in southern Sudan.
Mr Mirghani also served as ambassador to Cairo and was president of the Sudanese Islamic Bank.Mr Mirghani also served as ambassador to Cairo and was president of the Sudanese Islamic Bank.
The cause of his death is unclear. His body is due to be flown from Egypt to Khartoum for burial later this week. His body is due to be flown from Egypt to Khartoum for burial on Wednesday.