Jalal Talabani
Jalal Talabani (1933-2017) was a prominent Iraqi Kurdish politician and a key figure in the struggle for Kurdish rights. He co-founded the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) in 1975 and served as its leader for decades. Talabani was also the first non-Arab president of Iraq, holding office from 2005 to 2014. His political career was marked by efforts to promote peace and dialogue between the Kurdish population and the Iraqi government, especially during tumultuous periods marked by conflict and war. His legacy includes a commitment to democracy and the rights of the Kurdish people.
Born on Nov 12, 1933 (91 years old)
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Jalal Talabani's approach has always been to negotiate for rights.
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