Ahmad al-Ghashmi
Ahmad bin Hussein al-Ghashmi (21 August 1935 – 24 June 1978)[1] (Arabic: أحمد حسين الغشمي) was the President of the Yemen Arab Republic from 11 October 1977 until his death eight months later. Al-Ghashmi assumed power when his predecessor, Ibrahim al-Hamdi, was assassinated. Ghashmi himself was assassinated later. His assassination occurred when he was meeting an envoy sent by People's Democratic Republic of Yemen President Salim Rubai Ali and a briefcase, reportedly containing a secret message, exploded, killing both al-Ghashmi and the envoy. It is not conclusively known who set off the explosion. Coincidentally, Rubai Ali died in a coup three days after this event.
Ahmad bin Hussein al-Ghashmi | |
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| 4th President of the Yemen Arab Republic | |
| In office 11 October 1977 – 24 June 1978 | |
| Prime Minister | Abdul Aziz Abdul Ghani |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim al-Hamdi |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Karim Abdullah al-Arashi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1935 Hamdan District, Sana'a Governorate, Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen |
| Died | 24 June 1978 (aged 42) Sana'a, North Yemen |
| Political party | None (Military) |
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| Years of service | 1956–1978 |
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References
- "Index Ge-Gj". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2014-08-26.
| Preceded by Ibrahim al-Hamdi |
President of North Yemen 1977–1978 |
Succeeded by Abdul Karim Abdullah al-Arashi |
| North Yemen Kings (1918–1962); Presidents (1962–1990) |  Flag of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen Flag of North Yemen
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| South Yemen (1967–1990) |  Flag of South Yemen |
| Republic of Yemen President (1990–) | |
aUnrecognised as the official leaders nor their government of Yemen by the international community, and recognised Abd Hadi as still the official leader of Yemen since 2014. | |
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