Schafik Handal

Salvadoran politician and FMLN leader

Schafik Handal - Salvadoran politician and FMLN leader
Born

1930
95 years ago

Died

January 24th, 2006
19 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

El Salvador

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Served as a prominent figure in Salvadoran politics, particularly associated with the leftist Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN). Handal was an influential leader during the Salvadoran Civil War, advocating for social justice and the rights of the marginalized. He held various roles in the FMLN and continued to shape political discourse in El Salvador until his passing in 2006. Handal was also a member of the Legislative Assembly, where he worked on various reforms.

Led FMLN during the Salvadoran Civil War

Served in the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador

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