Omar al-Bašir

Omar al-Bašir is a former Sudanese military officer who served as the President of Sudan from 1989 until his ousting in 2019. He came to power through a coup and is known for his authoritarian rule, during which he oversaw the Darfur genocide, leading to widespread international condemnation and his indictment by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity. His regime was marked by significant human rights abuses and economic mismanagement, culminating in a civil uprising that eventually led to his removal from power.