Ahmad Toukan

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Ahmad Toukan (19031981) was a Jordanian political leader who was Prime Minister from 26 September 1970 to 28 October 1970.

Toukan was Prime Minister in 1970 during a crackdown that drove Palestinian guerrillas out of Jordan. [1]

He died in Jordan at age 78 after a prolonged illness. The Ahmad Toukan School in Amman is named in his honor. [2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Hess, John L. (September 27, 1970). Hussein Forms a New Regime But Is Assailed by Commandos. New York Times
  2. ^ Associated press (January 5, 1981). Ahmed Toukan, 78, Ex-Premier; Led Jordan During '70 Crackdown.