Moussa Traoré
Malian soldier, politician, and dictator (1936–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Moussa Traoré (25 September 1936 – 15 September 2020) was a Malian soldier, politician, and dictator who was President of Mali from 1968 to 1991. As a lieutenant, he led the military ousting of President Modibo Keïta in 1968. Thereafter he served as head of state until March 1991, when he was overthrown by popular protests and a military coup.
Quick Facts 2nd President of Mali, Deputy ...
Moussa Traoré | |
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![]() Moussa Traoré in 1989 | |
2nd President of Mali | |
In office 19 November 1968 – 26 March 1991 | |
Deputy | Yoro Diakité Amadou Baba Diarra |
Preceded by | Modibo Keïta |
Succeeded by | Amadou Toumani Touré |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-09-25)25 September 1936 Kayes, French Sudan (now Mali) |
Died | 15 September 2020(2020-09-15) (aged 83) Bamako, Mali[1] |
Political party | Military (later UDPM) |
Spouse | Mariam Traoré |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | Malian Army |
Years of service | 1960–1976 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | Tuareg rebellion (1990–1995) |
Criminal details | |
Conviction | Death of an estimated 300 protesters |
Target | protesters to his regime |
Victims | 200+ |
Period | 1991 |
Penalty | Capital punishment 1993, 1999 |
Imprisoned | Markala Prison |
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He was twice condemned to death in the 1990s, but eventually pardoned on both occasions and freed in 2002. He retired from public life and died in 2020.