Tayseer Qala Awwad

Judge Tayseer Qala Awwad (born 1943) is one of the former ministers of justice of Syria.

Tayseer Qala Awwad
Minister of Justice
In office
14 April 2011 – 23 June 2012
PresidentBashar al-Assad
Prime MinisterAdel Safar
Preceded byAhmad Hammoud Younes
Succeeded byNajm Hamad Al Ahmad
Personal details
Born1943 (age 77–78)
Damascus
Childrenfive
Alma materUniversity of Damascus

Early life and education

Awwad was born in Damascus in 1943.[1] He earned a law degree from the University of Damascus School of Law in 1974.[2]

Career

Awwad is a military judge, the former president of a military court, the president of the judicial inspection department at the ministry of justice, and a member of the Supreme Judicial Council. He was chairman of the commission of inquiry into crimes committed in the shield. Awwad was appointed justice minister to the cabinet headed by then prime minister Adel Safar in April 2011.[2] Awwad's term ended on 16 August 2012, and Najm Hamad Al Ahmad succeeded him as justice minister.[3] The reason for his removal was not stated.[3]

Sanctions

On 23 September 2011, the European Council sanctioned him, arguing that he was "associated with the Syrian regime, including by supporting its policies and practices of arbitrary arrest and detention."[1]

Personal life

Awwad is married with five children.

References
  1. "Persons". Official Journal. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
  2. "President Al-Assad Issues Decree No. 146 on New Government formation, Premiered By Adel Safar". SANA. 14 April 2011. Archived from the original on 17 January 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2013.
  3. "Bashar Assad's brother Maher 'loses leg'". The Telegraph. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
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