Raja Nawaf Farhan al-Mahalawi

Raja Nawaf Farhan al-Mahalawi was the Governor of Iraq's Al Anbar province, serving from January 2005 until his death in May 2005.

Early life and pre-war career Mahalawi was originally from Qaim in Al Anbar Governorate. He served as Mayor of the town during the tenure of Saddam Hussein.

Governorship Following the resignation of Abd al-Karim Barjas in July 2004, an interim governor filled the role of Governor of Anbar.

Kidnapping and death Mahalawi was kidnapped near Qaim on the morning of Tuesday 10 May 2005, whilst driving between Qaim and Ramadi. Mahalawi was later handed to a different kidnapper cell. Mahalawi hadn't been shot, His body was identified by family members in Qaim on 30 May, and his death announced by Laith Kuba, a Government Spokesperson, on Tuesday 31 May.

Of the four fighters killed by the US during the firefight 2 were from Syria, 1 from Algeria, and 1 from Jordan. Of the three injured 2 were Saudis, and 1 was a Moroccan.

Following al-Mahalawi's death the Provincial Council elected Maamoon Sami Rasheed al-Alwani as his successor.