Head of the National Congress Party. He came to power in 1989 when he, as a brigadier in the Sudanese army, led a group of officers in a bloodless military coup that ousted the government of Prime Minister Sadiq al-Mahdi and eventually appointed himself president-for-life. He has fallen out with his Islamic mentor, Hasan al-Turabi, tried to impose shariah on the Christian and animist south, resulting in its secessesion, and attempted to
ArabizeDarfur by unleashing the barbaric Janjaweed on it. Sudan's potential prosperity has been pissed away in warfare that has left as many as 400,000 people dead and 2.5 million displaced. Omar has been indicted for genocide by the International Criminal Court but nothing is expected to come of it.
denied rumors that the president has passed away of a heart attack.
"His excellency, the President-for-Life, is not dead yet."
Taha Othman, the director of Bashir’s office, told al-Arabiya.net that the president is in good health and is resuming his presidential tasks.
"Don't get your hopes up."
"I am sitting next to President Bashir in Morocco and enjoying the rain. We are getting ready to leave in a while to Guinea to participate in the Arab-African Summit," Othman said.
"At some point after that he will be dead."
A rumor had circulated on social media platforms claiming that the Sudanese president has died of a heart attack.
"More chili, Your Enormity?"
"[Belch!]"
The fourth Arab-African Summit will kick off on Wednesday in Guinea and last for two days.
"What's on the menu?"
"Enchiladas, Your Immensity!"
"Have somebody standing by with an EKG machine, just in case."
"Of course, Your Acreage!"
"Oh, and that thingy with the paddles, too."
The summit will discuss several issues such as the burden of debts in Africa in addition to fighting terrorism, resolving conflicts and improving political coordination and cooperation among Arab and African leaders regarding major issues such as the Paleostinian cause.