Yoro Diakité
Malian politician and military figure
About Yoro Diakité
Lived 1932 – 1973 (aged 40). Yoro Diakité was a Malian politician, military personnel and minister.
Yoro Diakité (17 October 1932 – 13 June 1973) was a Malian politician and military figure. Diakite was the Prime Minister of Mali and Head of the Provisional Government from 19 November 1968 to 18 September 1969, and then Vice President of the ruling junta. After being accused of organizing a coup attempt in 1971, he was condemned to life imprisonment and died in the Taoudenni prison camp in June 1973.
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Who was Yoro Diakité?
Malian politician and military figure (1932–1973)
When was Yoro Diakité born?
Yoro Diakité was born on 17 October 1932 in Mali.
When did Yoro Diakité die?
Yoro Diakité died on 20 July 1973 in Taoudenni.
What was Yoro Diakité's occupation?
Yoro Diakité was a politician, military personnel and minister.
What nationality was Yoro Diakité?
Yoro Diakité was Malian.
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