Omar al-Bashir (former President of Sudan)

Omar al-Bashir is a Sudanese politician who served as the President of Sudan from 1989 to 2019. He came to power through a military coup and led the country for three decades. His presidency was marked by internal conflicts, including the Darfur conflict, which led to widespread violence and accusations of genocide. In 2019, widespread protests and pressure from the military forced him to step down. Bashir was subsequently arrested and faced charges related to corruption and the Darfur atrocities. His leadership was controversial, balancing efforts at stability with serious human rights concerns.