Barham Salih

Barham Salih

Politics
Iraq
☪️Islam

Barham Salih is an Iraqi-Kurdish politician who has been serving as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees since 1 January 2026. He previously served as president of Iraq from 2018 to 2022. Mr Salih also served as 2nd Deputy Secretary general of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.

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Lifespan
1960 – Present
Quotes
5
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Background

Born in
Sulaymaniyah
Educated at
University of LiverpoolCardiff University

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