Dana Ahmed Majid (born 1957) an Iraqi Kurdish politician, is the general coordinator of the Gorran Movement.[1] A former high-ranking member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, he was the Governor of Sulaymaniah [2] and former head of Asayesh security forces of Iraq Kurdistan.[3] Dana started his career as a Peshmerge & later became the PUK's representative to Tehran[4] and Damascus. The Christian Science Monitor describes Dana as having an enigmatic smile.[5]
Dana Ahmed Majid | |
|---|---|
| Governor | |
| In office 28 May 2005 – 7 December 2009 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Behroz Kashan |
| Asayesh | |
| In office 1 October 2003 – 31 April 2005 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Sarkoat Kubba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 (age 66–67) Sulaymaniah, Iraq |
| Political party | Movement for Change |
| Alma mater | University of Sulaimani |
| Profession | Geologist |
References
edit- ^ "The ceremony will be held in honor of Umar Sayyid Ali and the inauguration of Dana Ahmed Majeed as a public organizer". www.knnc.net. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
- ^ Voice of America: "Iraqi Kurds Get Out The Vote" (13 December 2005)
- ^ Newark Star Ledger, New Jersey: "Iraqi recruits still a thorn in U.S.'s side" (16 November 2004)
- ^ PBS, Elizabeth Farnsworth: "The view from Iran" (March 6, 2003)
- ^ christian science monitor, Annia Ciezadlo: "Fragmented leadership of the Iraqi insurgency" (December 21, 2004)