About Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa
Born 1950. Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa is an Iraqi politician.
Jaafar Sheikh Mustafa (; born 1 July 1950 in Qaradagh, Suliymaniyah) is the current Vice President of Kurdistan Region under Nechirvan Idris Barzani's administration. He is a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. Sheikh Jaafar remains one of the most active military commanders.
From 2014 he commanded the Peshmerga (70 forces), fighting against the Daesh ISIL until his election as Vice President of Kurdistan Region in 2019. He played a key role in the decisive Battle of Mosul. He was appointed as Vice President by President Nechirvan Barzani on September 8, 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa?
Kurdish politician
When was Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa born?
Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa was born on 1 July 1950 in Qaradagh District.
What is Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa's occupation?
Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa is a politician.
What nationality is Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa?
Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa is Iraqi.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa
· DBpedia: Jaafar Sheikh Mustafa
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa. https://biography.guide/jaafer-sheikh-mustafa/
MLA: "Jaafer Sheikh Mustafa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jaafer-sheikh-mustafa/.
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