Nimeiri , who became head of a largely civilian government in addition to being chief of state , succeeded him .
In November 1969 , after he claimed the regime could not survive without communist assistance , Awadallah lost the prime ministership .
Nimeiri , who became head of a largely civilian government in addition to being chief of state , succeeded Awadallah .
In November 1969 , after he claimed the regime could not survive without communist assistance , Awadallah lost the prime ministership .