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 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Iraq | 3 | 7.33 | 0.54% | +10% | 40,222,493 | 237,875 | $170,000 | 1,005$ |
| Totals | 3 | 40,222,493 | 237,875 | $170,000 | 1,005$ |
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Iraq:
Fakhri Karim reflects on the significant impact of the late Jalal Talabani on the political balance in Iraq.
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Iraq:
Jalal Talabani was referenced as a significant political figure in Iraq's post-Saddam era.
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Iraq:
Jalal Talabani was the first to hold the presidency from the National Union Party.
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Iraq:
Jalal Talabani is referenced as a former president of Iraq and a significant figure in the political landscape.
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Iraq:
Jalal Talabani is referenced as a former president of Iraq and a significant figure in the political landscape.
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Iraq:
He mentioned the late Jalal Talabani as part of the Kurdish leadership that worked towards building a new Iraq.
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Iraq:
The airport in Sulaymaniyah is being renamed to 'Jalal Talabani International Airport' in honor of the former Iraqi president.
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Iraq:
Jalal Talabani expressed concern for Syria and praised the wisdom of Hafez al-Assad.
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Iraq:
Jalal Talabani was a prominent Kurdish leader and served as the President of Iraq.
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Iraq:
Jalal Talabani's approach has always been to negotiate for rights.
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