Alim al-Musafiri
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Alim al-Musafiri | |
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President of Fahran | |
In office 5 October, 1962 – 9 March, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Abu Nasr al-Hariri |
Succeeded by | Sabir Afzal Rahmani |
General Secretary of the Socialist Party of Fahran | |
In office 1957–1965 | |
Preceded by | Burhan Kassar |
Succeeded by | Ibrahim Meftah |
Personal details | |
Born | Rayyam, Fahran | 30 November 1903
Died | 9 March 1976 | (aged 72)
Political party | Fahrani Socialist Party |
Alim Luay Ashour (Gharbaic: , 30 November, 1903 - 9 March, 1976), better known as Alim al-Musafiri, was a Fahrani revolutionary, politician, and political theorist. He served as General Secretary of the Socialist Party of Fahran from 1957 to 1965 and as President of Fahran from 1962 to 1976. His leadership proved instrumental during the Days of Rage following the assassination of Ramel Yassin which eventually precipitated the August 3 Revolution.