Upon Sudan's independence in 1956, the army was regarded as a highly trained and competent force. Initially, the army's strength was around 12,000 personnel, expanding to nearly 50,000 by 1972. The military, especially its officer corps, increasingly became involved in politics, leading to a military coup on November 17, 1958, by the army's two senior generals.

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Upon Sudan's independence in 1956, the army was regarded as a highly trained and competent force. Initially, the army's strength was around 12,000 personnel, expanding to nearly 50,000 by 1972. The military, especially its officer corps, increasingly became involved in politics, leading to a military coup on November 17, 1958, by the army's two senior generals.

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History of Sudanese armed forces