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Jemal Pasha

The Turkish governor of Syria and a key enemy commander.

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Also known as Jemal, Ahmed Jemal Pasha

First appearance: introduction foundations of revolt

Jemal Pasha shows up with force in IV. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Young Turk leader who suppressed Arab nationalism in Syria, executing and deporting activists.
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In IV: Young Turk leader who suppressed Arab nationalism in Syria, executing and deporting activists. Later, in V: The merciless Turkish governor in Damascus who hangs Feisal's friends, hosts Feisal, and later inspects…

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See Jemal Pasha in introduction foundations of revolt

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AAAuda abu TayiEFEmir FeisalTLT.E. LawrenceSASherif Ali ibn…EAEmir Abd el Ka…JPJemal Pasha

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  • Arab Revolt Leadership
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See Jemal Pasha in introduction foundations of revolt