Mohamed Oufkir
General Si Mohamed ben Ahmed Oufkir (Arabic: محمد أوفقير; 14 May 1920 − 16 August 1972) 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.
Mohamed Oufkir | |
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Oufkir in 1971 | |
| Born | 14 May 1920 |
| Died | 16 August 1972 (aged 52) |
| Cause of death | Shot |
| Nationality | Moroccan |
| Known for | Forced disappearance of Mehdi Ben Barka, 1972 Moroccan coup attempt |
| Children | 6, Malika |
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