About
Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir is a Sudanese former military officer and politician who served as the head of state of Sudan from 1989 to 2019. He rose to power through a military coup. His rule was marked by conflict and accusations of human rights abuses. Al-Bashir was deposed in a coup d'état in 2019 and subsequently imprisoned and convicted on multiple corruption charges.
Career Timeline
Military Coup Success
Al-Bashir led a military coup that overthrew Sudan's democratically elected government. He established himself as head of state and began consolidating power.
Presidential Appointment
Al-Bashir appointed himself President of Sudan, formalizing his authoritarian rule. His control over Sudan's resources began accumulating personal wealth.
Darfur Conflict Begins
The Darfur conflict erupted, leading to international condemnation of al-Bashir's regime. Accusations of genocide and war crimes severely damaged his international standing while he enriched himself.
ICC Arrest Warrant
The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for al-Bashir for war crimes and crimes against humanity. He became the first sitting head of state indicted by the ICC, making him internationally isolated.
Ousted in Coup
Following widespread protests, al-Bashir was deposed in a military coup and arrested. His 30-year rule ended in disgrace, with millions of dollars found in his residence.
Corruption Conviction
Al-Bashir was convicted on multiple corruption charges and imprisoned. His fall from power was complete, with his assets frozen and legacy thoroughly disgraced.
Imprisoned Pariah
Al-Bashir remains imprisoned in Sudan, largely forgotten by the mainstream. While not completely erased from memory due to the scale of his crimes, his relevance has faded significantly.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026