George Papadopoulos

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George Papadopoulos was a dictator who ruled Greece after 1967, and enjoyed the support for the US. There is a debate on whether he gained power with the help of the CIA. He became prime minister and president of Greece, as well as taking on other roles. Greece provided a base for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization during his rule. Papadopoulos was sentenced to death after a trial in 1975, but this later became a prison sentence for life. He never expressed regret for his behavior.

Greece, History, Greek history, Papadopoulos, George

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Jean Bedel Bokassa

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Jean Bedel Bokassa ruled the Central African Republic as dictator from 1966 until 1979. He was backed by the French during this time, and committed crimes against humanity, wasted money and regarded himself as a king. France overthrew him when he became too close with Col Qadaffi in Libya.

Central African Republic, Heads of state, Bokassa, Jean-Bedel Bedel

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General Aideed

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General Aideed died on Aug 1, 1996, as a result of gunshot wounds; he was was believed to have been 62 years old. Aideed was responsible for thwarting UN peacekeeping efforts in Somalia in 1993 after having overthrown Muhammad Siad Barre, Somalia's dictator.

Political aspects, Somalia, Aidid, Mohammed Farah

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