Adnan al-Zurfi
Adnan al-Zurfi (Arabic: عدنان الزرفي) was chosen as the new prime minister-designate on 17 March 2020 by Iraqi President Barham Salih after Mohammad Allawi withdrew his nomination.[1] Al-Zurfi withdrew from forming a new government on 9 April 2020.[2] He was appointed by Paul Bremer, the Coalition Provisional Authority administrator, as governor of Najaf Governorate in July 2004.[3]
Governor Adnan al-Zurufi عدنان الزرفي | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Najaf | |
| Assumed office 31 January 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Asaad Abu Gilel al-Taie |
| Governor of Najaf | |
| In office 6 May 2004 – 30 January 2005 | |
| Succeeded by | Asaad Abu Gilel al-Taie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 (age 54–55) Najaf, Iraq |
| Nationality | Iraq , American |
| Political party | Loyalty to Najaf |
| Alma mater | Alfik College |
As a result of his willingness to work with the Iraqi government and the coalition he and his family were targeted by insurgents and militias. His uncle was killed in April 2004,[4] and his brother was kidnapped in Kufra on 1 December 2005, just prior to the 2009 governorate elections, in which Zurfi was running.[5]
A member of the Bani Hassan tribe, al-Zurfi earned a degree in Islamic law at Alfik College, the Islamic jurisprudence college, in Najaf.[3]
References
- "Former Najaf governor Adnan Al Zurfi appointed Iraq's prime minister-designate". The National. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- "Iraq names its third prime minister in 10 weeks". Reuters. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2020.
- "Appointment of New Governor for Najaf". Coalition Provisional Authority. 6 May 2004. Archived from the original on 7 July 2004.
- Bill Glauber (23 May 2004). "Former activist fills difficult role in restless province". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
- Edward Wong (3 December 2005). "U.S. Goals for Iraqi Forces Meet Success and Challenges in Najaf". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 March 2020.