About Said Mohamed Jaffar
Lived 1918 – 1993 (aged 75). Said Mohamed Jaffar was a French politician.
Prince Said Mohamed Jaffar , full name Said Mohamed Jaffar El Amjad, (April 14, 1918 in Comoros – October 22, 1993 ) was the second President of Comoros (État comorien) from 3 August 1975 until 3 January 1976, as well as chief minister of the Comoros government from July until December 1972.
Political career On 3 August 1975 a coalition of six political parties known as the United National Front overthrew the government of Ahmed Abdallah, with the aid of foreign mercenaries led by Bob Denard.
Said Mohamed Jaffar favored a conciliatory approach towards France and the Mayotte issue. On the occasion of the acceptance of the State of Comoros (État comorien) at the United Nations in November 1975 Said Mohamed Jaffar delivered a speech. In January 1976 Jaffar gave up power to radical leftist leader Ali Soilih.
Exiled in France Said Mohamed Jaffar was elected to the French Senate in 1973.
Said Mohamed Jaffar was Said Atthoumani's uncle. Atthoumani led the short-lived provisional government that ruled the Comoros after Ali Soilih was ousted in a coup in May 1978.
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Who was Said Mohamed Jaffar?
President of Comoros (1918-1993)
When was Said Mohamed Jaffar born?
Said Mohamed Jaffar was born on 14 April 1918 in Mutsamudu.
When did Said Mohamed Jaffar die?
Said Mohamed Jaffar died on 22 October 1993.
What was Said Mohamed Jaffar's occupation?
Said Mohamed Jaffar was a politician.
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Said Mohamed Jaffar was French.
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