Adnan al-Malki
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Adnan al-Malki (Arabic: عدنان المالكي) (1918 – 22 April 1955) was a Syrian Army officer and political figure in the mid-20th century. He served as the deputy-chief of staff of the army and was one of the most powerful figures in the army and in national politics until his assassination, which was blamed on a Syrian Social Nationalist Party militant in 1955.[3][4] At the time of his assassination he held the rank of Colonel in the Syrian Army.
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Adnan al-Malki | |
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عدنان المالكي | |
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Born | 1918 Damascus, Arab Kingdom of Syria |
Died | 22 April 1955 (aged 37) Damascus, Syrian Republic |
Political party | Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party[1] |
Occupation | Deputy Chief of Staff of the Syrian Army |
Military service | |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | 1948 Arab-Israeli War[2] |
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Al-Malki's assassination led to a crackdown on the SSNP in Syria.[3][5]