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The couple had two sons and four daughters, all of whom were brought up attentively by their mother who took care of their education and their leisure interests. While the girls were brought up to be good wives and mothers, the boys were trained for political life. Bachir, the youngest child, was
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elected president in 1982 but was assassinated before taking up office. Geneviève
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remained a member of the party, always ready to assist by receiving and entertaining the many visitors who came to see her husband and later her sons. She is remembered as remaining serene whatever crises hit the family or the country.
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