Ali Dawai Lazem (Arabic: علي دواي لازم) is the current Governor of Maysan Province. Dawai's popularity took off after images posted to Facebook showing him working in the streets and directing projects went viral. Dawai is the only Governor belonging to the Sadrist movement.[1][2]
Governor Ali Dawai Lazem علي دواي لازم | |
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Governor of Maysan Province | |
Assumed office 2010 | |
Preceded by | Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani |
Personal details | |
Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Amarah, Iraq |
Political party | Sadrist Movement |
Profession | Politician |
References
edit- ^ "Sectarian tensions stalk Iraq elections". BBC News. 20 April 2013.
- ^ Reuters[dead link]