Humam Abd al-Khaliq Abd al-Ghafur
Humam Abd al-Khaliq Abd al-Ghafur | |
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| Born | 1945 Ramadi, Anbar Governorate, Iraq |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar, government official |
| Years active | 1981–2003 |
| Known for | Leading Iraq's nuclear initiatives; Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Minister of Culture and Information |
Humam Abd al-Khaliq Abd al-Ghafur (; born in 1945) is an Iraqi scholar and former government official.
Biography
Originating from Ramadi, located in Anbar Governorate, Humam Abd al-Khaliq Abd al-Ghafur was instrumental in advancing Iraq's nuclear initiatives. In 1981, he led the Nuclear Research Center and held the position of vice-president at the Iraqi Atomic Energy Organization.
In 1992, he took over the role of Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, following Abd al-Razzaq Qassem al-Hashemi. Later, in 1998, he was appointed Minister of Culture and Information, succeeding Hamed Yousef Hammadi. After a period with acting ministers, he resumed his duties as Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in 2001.
After the 2003 invasion
Included on the list of Iraqis sought by U.S. forces, Humam Abd al-Khaliq Abd al-Ghafur was detained by American troops on 19 April 2003. During his captivity, he reportedly endured lasting neck injuries. He was subsequently freed on 18 December 2005.