When was Barham Salih born?

Barham Salih was born on 12 September 1960 in Sulaymaniyah.

What positions has Barham Salih held?

Positions held by Barham Salih include: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (since 1 January 2026); President of Iraq (2018–2022); Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan (2009–2012); Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq (2006–2009).

Where did Barham Salih study?

Barham Salih was educated at Cardiff University, University of Liverpool.

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Barham Salih

President of Iraq (2018-2022)

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Barham Salih (Kurdish: بەرھەم ساڵح, romanized: Berhem Salih; Arabic: برهم صالح, romanized: Barham Ṣāliḥ; born 8 September 1960) is an Iraqi Kurdish politician who has been serving as United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees since 1 January 2026. He previously served as the president of Iraq from 2018 to 2022. Salih also served as 2nd deputy secretary general of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.

Quick facts

Born: 12 September 1960 wd
Place of birth: Sulaymaniyah wd
Citizenship: Iraq wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Patriotic Union of Kurdistan wd
Education: Cardiff University, University of Liverpool wd
Spouse: Sarbagh Salih wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (since 1 January 2026 · BS 16 Poush 2082 onwards)
President of Iraq (2 October 2018 – 13 October 2022)
Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan (28 October 2009 – 5 April 2012)
Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq (20 May 2006 – 20 August 2009)

About

He is the former prime minister of the Kurdistan Region and a former deputy prime minister of the Iraqi federal government. He was elected and assumed office as president of Iraq on 2 October 2018. Salih is the third non-Arab president of Iraq, succeeding Fuad Masum, who is also Kurdish. In October 2022 he lost his re-election to Abdul Latif Rashid.

Questions

When was Barham Salih born?: Barham Salih was born on 12 September 1960 in Sulaymaniyah.
What positions has Barham Salih held?: Positions held by Barham Salih include: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (since 1 January 2026); President of Iraq (2018–2022); Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan (2009–2012); Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq (2006–2009).
Where did Barham Salih study?: Barham Salih was educated at Cardiff University, University of Liverpool.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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