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Al-Shammari was born in [[Baghdad]].<ref name=tbp_20190624/> He is a [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] [[Arabs|Arab]]<ref name=tbp_20190624/> and a member of the ancient and influential [[Shammar]] tribe.<ref>{{cite tweet |last=Brinkemo |first=Per |user=PerBrinkemo |number=1198268615331594240 |date=2019-11-23 |title=Den nu omskrivna försvarsministern i Irak, Najah al-Shammari, kommer från en av de mest inflytelserika klanerna i regionen - Shammarklanen. |trans-title=The now well-publicised defense minister in Iraq, Najah al-Shammari, comes from one of the most influential clans in the region - the Shammar clan. |language=Swedish |access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref> Al-Shammari graduated from the [[Iraqi Military Academy Rustamiyah|Iraqi Military Academy]] in 1987 with a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[military science]].<ref name=tbp_20190624/> He also earned a [[master's degree]] in strategic planning for national security.<ref name=tbp_20190624/> Al-Shammari later served as a commander in the [[Iraqi Special Operations Forces]] and has held many military positions from 2003 until 2007.<ref name=tbp_20190624/> He retired in 2018 with the rank of [[major general]].<ref name=tbp_20190624/> |
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In April 2019, prior to the nomination of al-Shammari as a candidate for the post of defence minister, there were reports in Iraqi media that al-Shammari has dual Iraqi-[[Sweden|Swedish]] citizenship.<ref name=tbp_20190408/> The claims were rejected as false by a representative of the [[al-Wataniya]] bloc.<ref name=tbp_20190408/> |
In April 2019, prior to the nomination of al-Shammari as a candidate for the post of defence minister, there were reports in Iraqi media that al-Shammari has dual Iraqi-[[Sweden|Swedish]] citizenship.<ref name=tbp_20190408/> The claims were rejected as false by a representative of the [[al-Wataniya]] bloc.<ref name=tbp_20190408/> |
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In November 2019, Swedish news website ''[[Nyheter Idag]]'' reported that al-Shammari is a Swedish citizen |
In November 2019, Swedish news website ''[[Nyheter Idag]]'' reported that al-Shammari is a Swedish citizen registered as a resident in the Stockholm suburb [[Vårby]] under the false name '''Najah Hasan Ali al-Adeli'''.<ref name=nid_20191119>{{cite news |date=2019-11-19 |title=Iraks försvarsminister är svensk medborgare och folkbokförd i Stockholmsförort |trans-title=Iraq's defense minister is a Swedish citizen and is registered in Stockholm suburb |url=https://nyheteridag.se/plus/iraks-forsvarsminister-svensk-medborgare-och-folkbokford-har/ |language=Swedish |work=[[Nyheter Idag]] |access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref> The information that al-Shammari is a Swedish citizen was confirmed by the press secretary for Swedish defence minister [[Peter Hultqvist]].<ref name=svt_20191122>{{cite news |last1=Wikén |first1=Johan |last2=Björk |first2=Helena |date=2019-11-22 |title=Iraks försvarsminister är svensk medborgare – folkbokförd i Stockholm |trans-title=Iraq's defense minister is a Swedish citizen - registered in Stockholm |url=https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/uppgifter-iraks-forsvarsminister-ar-svensk-medborgare-folkbokford-i-stockholm |language=Swedish |work=[[Sveriges Television|SVT Nyheter]] |access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref> According to information from the [[Swedish Tax Agency]], al-Shammari applied for a residence permit in Sweden in 2009 and became a Swedish citizen in 2015.<ref name=svt_20191122/> |
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The [[Swedish Police Authority|Swedish police]] has launched a preliminary investigation into [[Welfare fraud|benefit fraud]] against al-Shammari after allegedly claiming child and housing support for years, despite living in Baghdad.<ref name=svt_20191125>{{cite news |last=Wikén |first=Johan |date=2019-11-25 |title=Polisen bekräftar utredning mot Iraks försvarsminister |trans-title=Police confirm investigation into Iraq's defense minister |url=https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/polisen-bekraftar-utredning-mot-iraks-forsvarsminister |language=Swedish |work=[[Sveriges Television|SVT Nyheter]] |access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2019-11-23 |title=Iraq's defence minister 'reported for alleged benefits fraud in Sweden' |url=https://www.thelocal.se/20191123/iraqs-defence-minister-charged-with-benefits-fraud-in-sweden |work=[[The Local]] |access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref> The [[Swedish Prosecution Authority]] also announced that al-Shammari is being investigated for [[crimes against humanity]].<ref name=svt_20191125/><ref>{{cite news |date=2019-11-25 |title=Swedish prosecutors investigate Iraqi minister for 'crimes against humanity' |url=https://www.thelocal.se/20191125/swedish-prosecutors-investigate-iraqi-minister-for-crimes-against-humanity |work=[[The Local]] |access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref> |
The [[Swedish Police Authority|Swedish police]] has launched a preliminary investigation into [[Welfare fraud|benefit fraud]] against al-Shammari after allegedly claiming child and housing support for years, despite living in Baghdad.<ref name=svt_20191125>{{cite news |last=Wikén |first=Johan |date=2019-11-25 |title=Polisen bekräftar utredning mot Iraks försvarsminister |trans-title=Police confirm investigation into Iraq's defense minister |url=https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/polisen-bekraftar-utredning-mot-iraks-forsvarsminister |language=Swedish |work=[[Sveriges Television|SVT Nyheter]] |access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2019-11-23 |title=Iraq's defence minister 'reported for alleged benefits fraud in Sweden' |url=https://www.thelocal.se/20191123/iraqs-defence-minister-charged-with-benefits-fraud-in-sweden |work=[[The Local]] |access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref> The [[Swedish Prosecution Authority]] also announced that al-Shammari is being investigated for [[crimes against humanity]].<ref name=svt_20191125/><ref>{{cite news |date=2019-11-25 |title=Swedish prosecutors investigate Iraqi minister for 'crimes against humanity' |url=https://www.thelocal.se/20191125/swedish-prosecutors-investigate-iraqi-minister-for-crimes-against-humanity |work=[[The Local]] |access-date=2019-11-26}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:54, 26 November 2019
Najah al-Shammari | |
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| Defence Minister of Iraq | |
| Assumed office 24 June 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Adil Abdul-Mahdi |
| Preceded by | Erfan al-Hiyali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Najah Hassan Ali al-Shammari 20 January 1967 Baghdad, Iraq |
| Citizenship |  Iraq, Sweden (since 2015) |
| Political party | al-Wataniya (bloc) |
| Education | Iraqi Military Academy |
| Profession | Military officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Iraq |
| Branch/service | Iraqi Army |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Iraqi Special Operations Forces |
Najah Hassan Ali al-Shammari (born 20 January 1967) is an Iraqi-Swedish military officer and politician who is the current defence minister of Iraq.[1][2]
Background
Al-Shammari was born in Baghdad.[2] He is a Sunni Arab[2] and a member of the ancient and influential Shammar tribe.[3] Al-Shammari graduated from the Iraqi Military Academy in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in military science.[2] He also earned a master's degree in strategic planning for national security.[2] Al-Shammari later served as a commander in the Iraqi Special Operations Forces and has held many military positions from 2003 until 2007.[2] He retired in 2018 with the rank of major general.[2]
Defence minister
On June 24, 2019, al-Shammari was approved by the Iraqi parliament as defence minister of Iraq in Adil Abdul-Mahdi's cabinet.[1][2] He was nominated to the post by the al-Wataniya bloc, led by former prime minister and then vice president of Iraq Ayad Allawi.[2][4]
Reports of dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship and criminal charges in Sweden
In April 2019, prior to the nomination of al-Shammari as a candidate for the post of defence minister, there were reports in Iraqi media that al-Shammari has dual Iraqi-Swedish citizenship.[4] The claims were rejected as false by a representative of the al-Wataniya bloc.[4]
In November 2019, Swedish news website Nyheter Idag reported that al-Shammari is a Swedish citizen registered as a resident in the Stockholm suburb Vårby under the false name Najah Hasan Ali al-Adeli.[5] The information that al-Shammari is a Swedish citizen was confirmed by the press secretary for Swedish defence minister Peter Hultqvist.[6] According to information from the Swedish Tax Agency, al-Shammari applied for a residence permit in Sweden in 2009 and became a Swedish citizen in 2015.[6]
The Swedish police has launched a preliminary investigation into benefit fraud against al-Shammari after allegedly claiming child and housing support for years, despite living in Baghdad.[7][8] The Swedish Prosecution Authority also announced that al-Shammari is being investigated for crimes against humanity.[7][9]
References
- ^ a b "Iraqi official: Parliament approves 3 key Cabinet ministers". Federalist News Network. Associated Press. 2019-06-24. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Who are Abd al-Mahdi's new ministers of defense, interior, justice?". The Baghdad Post. 2019-06-24. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
- ^ Brinkemo, Per [@PerBrinkemo] (2019-11-23). "Den nu omskrivna försvarsministern i Irak, Najah al-Shammari, kommer från en av de mest inflytelserika klanerna i regionen - Shammarklanen" [The now well-publicised defense minister in Iraq, Najah al-Shammari, comes from one of the most influential clans in the region - the Shammar clan.] (Tweet) (in Swedish). Retrieved 2019-11-26 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c "Candidate to defense min. post not Swedish: Wataniya bloc". The Baghdad Post. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ^ "Iraks försvarsminister är svensk medborgare och folkbokförd i Stockholmsförort" [Iraq's defense minister is a Swedish citizen and is registered in Stockholm suburb]. Nyheter Idag (in Swedish). 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
- ^ a b Wikén, Johan; Björk, Helena (2019-11-22). "Iraks försvarsminister är svensk medborgare – folkbokförd i Stockholm" [Iraq's defense minister is a Swedish citizen - registered in Stockholm]. SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2019-11-22.
- ^ a b Wikén, Johan (2019-11-25). "Polisen bekräftar utredning mot Iraks försvarsminister" [Police confirm investigation into Iraq's defense minister]. SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- ^ "Iraq's defence minister 'reported for alleged benefits fraud in Sweden'". The Local. 2019-11-23. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- ^ "Swedish prosecutors investigate Iraqi minister for 'crimes against humanity'". The Local. 2019-11-25. Retrieved 2019-11-26.