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Mohamed Oufkir
Oufkir in 1971
Born
14 May 1920
near Bouarfa, French protectorate in Morocco
Died
16 August 1972(1972-08-16) (aged 52)
Skhirat, Morocco
Cause of death
Shot
Nationality
Moroccan
Known for
Forced disappearance of Mehdi Ben Barka, 1972 Moroccan coup attempt
Children
6, Malika
General Si Mohamed ben Ahmed Oufkir (Arabic: محمد أوفقير; 14 May 1920 − 16 August 1972)[1][2] was a Moroccan senior military officer who held many important governmental posts. It is believed that he was assassinated for his alleged role in the failed 1972 Moroccan coup attempt.
^"Fatéma Oufkir : Le roi et moi". Actuel. 1 July 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
^"Raouf Oufkir dévoile le livret militaire de son père". Zamane (in French). 22 April 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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