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Ahmad bin Hussein al-Ghashmi (August 21, 1935 – June 24, 1978)[1] (Arabic: أحمد حسين الغشمي) was the President of the Yemen Arab Republic from 11 October 1977 until his death eight months later. Al-Ghashmi assumed power when his predecessor, Ibrahim al-Hamdi, was assassinated. Ghashmi himself was assassinated later. His assassination occurred when he was meeting an envoy sent by People's Democratic Republic of Yemen President Salim Rubai Ali and a briefcase, reportedly containing a secret message, exploded, killing both al-Ghashmi and the envoy. It is not conclusively known who set off the explosion. Coincidentally, Rubai Ali died in a coup three days after this event.
Ahmad bin Hussein al-Ghashmi | |
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| President of North Yemen | |
| In office 11 October 1977 – 24 June 1978 | |
| Prime Minister | Abdul Aziz Abdul Ghani |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim al-Hamdi |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Karim Abdullah al-Arashi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1935 Hajjah Governorate, Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen |
| Died | June 24, 1978 (aged 42) Sana'a, North Yemen |
| Political party | None (Military) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  North Yemen |
| Years of service | 1956–1978 |
| Rank |  |
| Battles/wars | |
References
- ^ "Index Ge-Gj". Rulers.org. Retrieved 2014-08-26.