Osama Tawfiq al-Tikriti
| Dr. Osama Mukhlif Tawfiq al-Tikriti | |
|---|---|
| Secretary General of the Iraqi Islamic Party | |
|
Assumed office 24 May 2009 | |
| Deputy | Ayad al-Samarrai |
| Preceded by | Tariq al-Hashimi |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1939 (age 76–77) Tikrit, Iraq |
| Nationality | Iraqi |
| Political party | Iraqi Islamic Party |
| Relations | Anas Altikriti (son) |
| Alma mater |
University of Baghdad University of London |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Dr. Osama Maukhlif Tawfiq al-Tikriti is the leader of the Iraqi Islamic Party, a Sunni Arab religious party which was the largest Sunni Arab led party in the Iraqi legislative election of December 2005.[1] He succeeded Tariq al-Hashimi, Vice President of Iraq, as leader of the IIP when al-Hashimi left the party to form the Renewal List. Tikriti took over as Secretary General of the IIP on 24 May 2009.[2] Ayad al-Samarrai was elected as his Deputy.[3]
He is a member of the Council of Representatives of Iraq from Baghdad Province.[4] He is a member of the CoR's Committee on Foreign Affairs.[5]
Tikriti's son, Anas, is the former head of the Muslim Association of Britain.[5]
External links
- Iraqi Islamic Party (IIP) (Arabic only)
- Iraqi Council of Representatives (CoR) (English page)
References
- ↑ alliance building in anbar: sunnis join cross-sectarian trend, Niqash, 2009-09-07
- ↑ Guidère, Mathieu (2012). Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalism. Scarecrow Press. p. 143.
- ↑ http://www.ikhwanweb.com/article.php?id=20226
- ↑ "Iraq surge brings few political rewards". BBC News. 8 September 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
- 1 2 Browne, Anthony (11 August 2004). "Time for the truth about this sinister brotherhood". The Times. London. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
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