Historical Events tagged with "ahmad hassan al-bakr"

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Politics & Government

Ba'ath Party Takes Control of Iraq

July 17th, 1968 56 years ago

The Ba'ath Party seized power in Iraq, ousting President Abdul Rahman Arif. Led by Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr, this coup marked a significant shift in Iraq's governance. The coup was largely motivated by political instability and discontent with the existing regime. It led to the establishment of a new ruling authority, poised for rapid transformation in Iraqi society.

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