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Khamis Sirhan

1954 – 2013

Iraqi politician

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About Khamis Sirhan

Lived 1954 – 2013 (aged 58–59). Khamis Sirhan was an Iraqi politician.

Khamis Sirhan Bashar Al-Muhammadi (; 1954 – 11 January 2013) was an Iraqi politician and leader of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party. He was responsible for the organizations of Karbala province.

Prior to that, he held the position of secretary of the leadership of the Fallujah branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party, and was a member of the Iraqi National Council.

After the 2003 invasion His name was included in the list of Iraqis wanted by the United States, and appeared in a deck of playing cards for the most-wanted Iraqis. US forces believed that he was behind the Al-Rasheed Hotel attacks and the downing of a US Chinook near the city of Fallujah.

On 11 January 2004, Khamis Sirhan was captured by US special operations forces near Ramadi, about 110 kilometres (68 mi) west of Baghdad and a focal point of the anti-American insurgency. He was No. 54 on the US military's 55-most wanted Iraqis list.

He was released on 4 August 2010, after being acquitted of the charges brought against him in the case of draining the marshes.

Death He died on 11 January 2013.

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Important facts

Born
1954, Saqlawiyah
Birth century
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Also known as
Khamis Serhan al-Muhammadi, Khamis Sirhan al-Muhammad

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Khamis Sirhan?

Iraqi politician

When was Khamis Sirhan born?

Khamis Sirhan was born in 1954 in Saqlawiyah.

When did Khamis Sirhan die?

Khamis Sirhan died on 11 January 2013 in Amman.

What was Khamis Sirhan's occupation?

Khamis Sirhan was a politician.

What nationality was Khamis Sirhan?

Khamis Sirhan was Iraqi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Khamis Sirhan

· Wikidata: Q110316794

· DBpedia: Khamis Sirhan

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