Adnan al-Zurfi explained

Honorific-Prefix:Governor
Adnan al-Zurufi
عدنان الزرفي
Office:عضو البرلمان العراقي 2009Governor of Najaf
Term Start:31 January 2009
Predecessor:Asaad Abu Gilel al-Taie
Office2:Governor of Najaf
Term Start2:6 May 2004
Term End2:30 January 2005
Successor2:Asaad Abu Gilel al-Taie
Birth Place:Najaf, Iraq
Nationality:Iraq, American
Party:Loyalty to Najaf
Alma Mater:Alfik College

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]

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Najaf governor Adnan Al Zurfi appointed Iraq's prime minister-designate. The National. 17 March 2020. 18 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Iraq names its third prime minister in 10 weeks. Reuters. 9 April 2020. 9 April 2020.
  3. Web site: Appointment of New Governor for Najaf. https://web.archive.org/web/20040707043558/http://www.iraqcoalition.org/pressreleases/20040508_bremer_zurufi.html. 7 July 2004. Coalition Provisional Authority. 6 May 2004.
  4. Web site: Former activist fills difficult role in restless province. 23 May 2004. 18 March 2020. Bill Glauber. Chicago Tribune.
  5. Web site: U.S. Goals for Iraqi Forces Meet Success and Challenges in Najaf. The New York Times. Edward Wong. 18 March 2020. 3 December 2005.