Adnan al-Malki
Syrian politician and army officer
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| Intro | Syrian politician and army officer | |
| Places | Syria | |
| is | Politician Officer | |
| Work field | Military Politics | |
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| Birth | Damascus | |
| Death | 22 April 1955Damascus |
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Adnan al-Malki (Arabic: عدنان المالكي) (1919 – 22 April 1955) was a Syrian Army officer and political figure in the mid-20th century. He served as the deputy-chief of staff of the army and was one of the most powerful figures in the army and in national politics until his assassination, blamed on a SSNP militant in 1955.
Malki's assassination led to a crackdown on the SSNP in Syria.